Fighting for Change in a World That’s Tired of Listening

I appreciate I’ve been rather quiet on social media and when it comes to publishing content. I do apologise, however I believe there’s a real conversation to be had here.

I’m nineteen, born to an immigrant Pakistani dad and an Indian mother. I’ve faced racism. I’ve faced sexism. I’ve been called “crazy” and “angry” more times than I can count. Angry for what, you may ask? Angry for demanding change. Angry for wanting the world to be better. To be kinder. To be fair.

And honestly, I’ve started to lose hope. I’ve always fought for change. I was that kid who wasn’t allowed to watch Children in Need because I’d end up sobbing. The one who had to turn the TV off when charity ads came on. Too emotional, too sensitive, too much. But is being empathetic, is being human, really a bad thing? Since when did caring become something to mock?

Especially here in the UK, we’re seeing a scary rise in right-wing, racist content. You open your phone or turn on the news and it’s just hate after hate. Uninformed people spouting nonsense with confidence, like it’s some edgy take. And sometimes, it genuinely feels like we’re going backwards. Like all the fighting, all the marching, all the voices raised—was it for nothing?

Take Palestine, for example. Let’s call it what it is: a genocide. Innocent people—children, families—are being tortured, murdered, dehumanised. And our governments? Sitting on their hands, watching it all unfold. The people in power have the ability to change lives, to save lives, and yet they do nothing. It’s devastating.

If I’m feeling this helpless, I can’t imagine how many of you are feeling too. So… what do we do? How do we keep going when the world feels so dark?

We remember who we are. We remember why we started. We channel that anger and sadness into action. Whether it’s through protesting, sharing info, having difficult conversations, donating when we can, or just staying informed—it all matters.

Change isn’t instant. And it’s exhausting, I know. But every voice counts. Especially yours. Especially now.

You don’t have to be loud all the time. But don’t go silent forever. The world needs your fire, your kindness, your empathy. Keep showing up, even in small ways. Because hope might flicker, but it never truly dies—and neither will our fight for a better world.

You are not alone. And together, we’re stronger than we think.

So what can we actually do?

Here’s a few ways we can take action—big or small, it all matters:

1.     Speak up – call out racism, sexism, and ignorance when you see it. Online or in real life. Silence protects the oppressor.

2.     Educate yourself & others – read, watch, and share resources. Knowledge is power, especially when it’s shared.

3.     Stay informed – follow independent journalists and platforms that report on injustice. Don’t rely solely on mainstream media.

4.     Use your creativity – write, draw, film, sing—use your talents to express what matters. Art is resistance.

5.     Email your MPs – pressure your representatives to support ceasefires, justice, and human rights. Templates are everywhere online.

6.     Donate if you can – even small amounts help grassroots orgs, charities, and families in need.

7.     Join protests – show up when you can. Visibility matters.

8.     Protect your peace – activism without rest leads to burnout. Take breaks. Refill your cup. Come back stronger.

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Let’s keep showing up—for ourselves, for each other, and for the future we want to build.

Let’s be loud. Let’s be kind. Let’s be the change—even when the world tells us not to be.