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Join us in promoting social justice and food security.
Join us in promoting social justice and food security.
United We Stand is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting social justice, educational equality, and eradicating childhood poverty. Our mission is to educate, advocate, and empower marginalized communities, focusing on addressing systemic racism and food insecurity. Through educational events, publications, and advocacy efforts, we aim to raise awareness, provide scholarships, challenge unjust systems, and promote inclusive policies.
UWS raised $5,200 in cash donations along with in-kind donations of toys, clothes, bedding, and food for Hogar Mis Primeros Pasos in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, supporting building maintenance, AC repair, and daily operations.
2025 Essay Competition Reach: Successfully distributed contest information to approximately 300 middle school students via WhatsApp and Instagram during the summer of 2025
On December 23, 2024, UWS organized a beach cleanup effort at Ganto Beach in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. Braving the heat and rugged shoreline, participants worked tirelessly throughout the day to collect and remove approximately 90 gallons of garbage from the coastal area.
A small act of giving, a big impact on a child’s life
Be the voice for the voiceless forests.
Cleaning the coast, one piece of plastic at a time.
On August 18, 2025, students pause—not for the bell, but for a small surprise. Standing with a box of chocolates and a big smile is 13-year-old Carolina Wahlman, who thinks writing can change the world because it allows people to share ideas, challenge unfairness, and inspire others. So she has come up with a fun idea: an essay competition! She gave chocolates to promote the contest. It's not going to be boring homework—it's a chance for students at SIS to become better writers and independent thinkers.
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We are asking one bold question:
Can the goals of promoting freedom of speech at school and creating a welcoming environment for all students coexist or are they mutually exclusive?
Essay Question: Can the goals of promoting freedom of speech at school and creating a welcoming environment for all students coexist or are they mutually exclusive?
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