Step Three: Find the helpers

What you need to do:​ make it relevant

Key question to answer: 
What organizations or individuals help to solve this problem?

Goal:
Identify 3-4 organizations or people working on your issue, learn about their work, and interview someone who works in the field to learn first-hand what they do.

How to do it

Not sure where to start to find the right organizations?

Read here for suggestions

To get started: possible resources

  • Google
  • Library
  • Local museums
  • National organization that deals with your topic
  • Local newspaper
  • Adults: teachers, parents, guardians, family friends. 

Checklist

  • Identify 3-4 local organizations.
  • Read the websites to learn how each organization addresses your problem.
  • Identify someone in each organization you can email or call to answer any questions you have.
  • If you can, set up a Zoom interview with at least one person. You will learn a lot!