You Can Do Something Campaign

What is the You Can Do Something Campaign?

Arizona State University is committed to cultivating a community of care where everyone contributes to a safe and healthy environment. Everyone has been in a situation where they helped someone in need, and everyone has been in a situation where they needed help and didn’t receive it.

The presence of individual leadership and shared responsibility is the key to a thriving community. Our positive actions, big and small, can create a community where all individuals feel safe and supported.

You might not change the outcome of every situation, every time, but believe in your ability to positively impact the lives of your peers and your community at large. You can do something.

The You Can Do Something Campaign seeks to equip ASU community members with the skills and knowledge to serve as empowered bystanders. Empowered bystanders step into situations and intervene in the hopes of preventing harm to create a community of care where all Sun Devils thrive.

How do I get involved in the You Can Do Something Campaign?

The campaign will occur from August 24 - September 30, 2026.

Social Media Activism

One of the best ways to get involved throughout the campaign is to follow the Devils4Devils social media account on Facebook and Instagram. Utilize our YCDS social media toolkit to post on your or your organization’s social media.

Educational workshops

Bystander intervention skills take education and practice. Request an interactive workshop to learn about bystander intervention and showing up when it matters. Workshops cover a multitude of topics that prepare you to serve as a leader and a prosocial bystander. Request a workshop using the Education Request Form.

Looking back

For nearly a decade, ASU has remained dedicated to hosting a comprehensive bystander empowerment campaign that ensures our students, staff and faculty have the skills to positively step into situations in order to mitigate against harm. Annually, the You Can Do Something campaign invites students, staff and faculty to recognize their fellow community members who have made notably positive contributions, big or small, to our ASU community. Further, educational workshops and events are hosted that help ASU community members hone their skills as empowered and intervening bystanders.