There are lots of ways you can get involved in the struggle for international socialism, beginning right in your own home town!   Check out the ideas below and the article Student Activism on the Rise across America.

• Spread the Word
  Check out this section for ideas on how to let more people know about Marxism and YFIS!

• Check out the YFIS Protests section
  In this section we will publicize upcoming protests and demos from around the world!

• Tell your friends/comrades about the Youth For International Socialism website.
  Young people and workers from all over the world are the key to changing society, and we hope to make this website a comprehensive source for news and information, theory, and solidarity.  Tell your friends to join Y.F.I.S.!!!  Also be sure to visit www.marxist.com.

• Educate Yourself!
  The most important step in changing the world is to understand it!  A solid understanding of Marxist theory is extremely important in

• Join or form a Marxist discussion group in your area!
  Want to learn more about Marxism and discuss the ideas with others?  Then join a discussion group!  Let us know where you are located, and we will try and find a group in your area.  Their purpose is to discuss the ideas of genuine Marxism and to intervene in the local labor and youth movement.  There are literally hundreds of them around the world, but if there is not one near you, then why not start one yourself?   With New Youth, the Marxism FAQ, the study guides and other educational material available at www.newyouth.com it's easy!  Click here for more information on how to do it!

• Express your solidarity with the international working class and youth.
  The support of international comrades means A LOT to workers and youth struggling for their rights in difficult conditions around the world!  Let them know you care!  Only the unity of working people and youth of ALL nations, races, genders, and ethnic groups can end the poverty, ignorance and hatred which is inevitable under capitalism.  Click here for more details on current solidarity campaigns!

• Hand out leaflets and pamphlets.
  An excellent way to spread the ideas of international socialism, and make your voice heard, is to print out the leaflets and pamphlets available at this site.  This is also a great way to make new contacts with like-minded people, and a great chance to practice explaining your ideas to the masses.   Make as many copies as you can and hit the streets!

• Organize local and international campaigns to fight for workers' and youth rights.
  Tired of sitting around doing nothing while the rights of workers and youth are attacked and the world crumbles around you?  Then do something!  Youth around the world are taking the initiative to change their world.  Click here for ideas!

• Subscribe to and/or sell New Youth - the magazine for workers and youth.
  Getting a subscription to New Youth is a great way to help support the cause for international socialism.  Every issue is packed with news affecting workers and youth from around the world, Marxist theory and analysis of current events, and more.  Or better yet, sell New Youth in your area!  This is a fantastic way of spreading the ideas of international socialism, and of striking up conversations with others interested in learning more!  Click here for more details!

• Help translate our material into other languages.
  This way the ideas of genuine Marxism and international solidarity can be spread much more widely.  Click here for more details!

• Make a donation to Y.F.I.S.
  Y.F.I.S. is a wholly member and subscriber funded group.  We can't expect any help from the ruling class!  Any donations of time, money, books, etc. are greatly appreciated.  You can also subscribe to New Youth or purchase books as a gift for workers and youth who cannot afford them.  Click here for more details!

• The most important thing to do is to get involved! 
  Nothing changes for the better without action.  Only the involvement of the masses of workers and youth can lead to the establishment of a truly democratic society of peace, freedom, and plenty, in harmony with the environment.  It all starts with YOU!   :)