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Shout Out to Moms in Action!

Since over 70 different countries celebrate Mother's Day in the month of May, we thought we would take this time to honor mothers and the work that they do. Let's take a look at some impressive groups of moms taking action in their communities!


Photo by Erica Simone on Flickr Cool Moms Care is an online community for parents who want to engage in do-gooder activities with their kids. On the website, you can get practical tips to help you and your kid make a difference every day; learn about cool projects you can do with your kids, like setting up a rain barrel; and find a group of committed parents in your area. Another organization, Mothers Acting Up, "inspires, educates and engages mothers—a gigantic force to be reckoned with—to prioritize children in our corporate and public policies." The mothers involved are encouraged to find their political voice, whether it's to advocate for public education for girls around the world, or to divert military spending in favor of women's and children's health initiatives.

Many mothers are using their various creative talents (besides raising children) for the social good. Radical Mother's Voice is a radio show in Austin, Texas, where the hostesses—moms, of course—perform songs, discuss social justice issues, and interview community activists. On the blog Anti-Racist Parent, contributors write about their experiences with some of the race-related issues of raising children. And Artsy Mamas aims to improve self-esteem by creating networks of mothers based on their love for dancing, crochet, and other arts.

For even more inspiration, read about the legendary human rights activists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo.