TEAM 1

Smiling can make a big difference. It transcends all languages and breaks barriers. Smiling has the capacity to change a person's perceptions and feelings.

· We recommend that people should make the effort to smile, even to strangers, because you never know what kind of positive influence it may have.

 
TEAM 2

The public needs to be educated on child poverty.

· We recommend that there be education to the public through web sites, workshops/conferences, ads, and schools. Also, that youth can evaluate their own social workers.

TEAM 3

All children and youth should live in an environment that is free from harm. Every child should feel secure and safe not only in their homes but also in their neighbourhoods and communities.

· We recommend that all federal and provincial governments make child abuse of all types (physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, spiritual) illegal and punishable under the law - zero tolerance; we, as motivated groups of young people, should lobby the government to adopt this zero tolerance of child abuse. Communities should partner with all levels of youth in order to provide all children and youth with access to basic education and basic amenities that are needed for a healthy lifestyle and to enable the child or youth to feel secure.

· We recommend the following action plans: write letters to mayors, premiers, judges, the Prime Minister, MLA's, priests and pastors, MP's; make petitions; use multi-media tools to create awareness; send faxes and e-mails.