Irma Magaña, Educator, Lakewood High School

Irma created the One World Club at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, CA, as she believes that teaching students that they can make small movements that have a large impact everywhere. The club’s purpose is to discuss and learn about issues, help where they can and create small gestures of kindness. The club takes action in both their local and global community by collecting food for the local food bank, supporting the downtown women’s shelter and hosting an annual Water Walk to fundraise for safe drinking water projects in Kenya and Ecuador.

Visit their Instagram @oneworldlhs.

"As an educator, teaching students and participating with students to help their community and beyond is an important part of our lives. Having them see what they can do at a young age can greatly change their perspective of the world." — Irma Magaña

Students participating in the annual Water Walk.