First and Foremost, There Needs To Be Awareness

"There is a lot that needs to be done [in America] as well. There are organizations that we need to support, there is legislation that needs to change, but first and foremost, there needs to be awareness. And this awareness will come through discussion, dialogue, debate... by not ignoring the problems and pushing them under the carpet, but actually bringing them upfront." -The Honor Diaries

Sometimes it is overwhelming to think about all the problems that exist, all of the injustice in the world, and all of the obstacles one must face in order to bring about change, but when I get discouraged, I think about all of the things that HAVE changed and how this is the perfect time in history to bring about global change.

There is more awareness about human injustice than ever before. 
The internet has expanded access to knowledge about issues across the world and in almost every single country on Earth.
Social media is an amazing tool to gain global reach, to connect to fellow activists, to spread awareness for the movements, and to take action.
Transportation helps expedite the process and technology is on the side of progress.
Democracy allows for people in many countries to voice their opinion and to start movements against oppression.
Access to education is ever increasing.
People are also living longer and healthier; therefore able to leave communities and return with global perspectives.

This is the perfect era to bring about real, progressive, global change which is very encouraging.