Service & Advocacy Clubs

  • Magical Moments Foundation at UVA

    Magical Moments Foundation is a wish-granting organization for children with craniofacial disorders. We work to make a difference in these children’s lives, spread awareness of the lifelong harm caused by appearance-related stigma, and promote acceptance of facial diversity.Children with facial differences often endure the pain of teasing, bullying, and isolation— pain that can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. Children that face the world with a difference also endure the challenge of a more silent, but just as damaging, form of stigma: that of unconscious bias. And so, many children with differences grow up in a world that tells them that their dreams must be smaller than those of their peers.Magical Moments is working to change all of that. We create magical experiences that restore hope and provide comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to children with facial differences that are the result of genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, cancer treatment, severe trauma and burns. We help children understand that they are not at all limited by their appearance, but only by the size of their dreams! Through the magical moments that we create, we not only make a difference in children’s lives, but we also promote awareness of the lifelong harm caused by appearance-related stigma and create more widespread acceptance of facial diversity within our communities.With your help, we can grant wishes that teach children with facial differences to believe in themselves while teaching the world to see and celebrate the beauty in every child!

  • Matchas for Mexico City

    Mission Statement: MFMC is a human-trafficking awareness organization, which focuses on educating college peers on the Mexico-City/US trafficking rings and providing methods to combat the issue... whether that be through online mindfulness, volunteering opportunities, meetings with anti-human trafficking orgs or teaching seminars. MFMC employs the medium of matcha, and interest for the beautiful, green beverage to uplift these efforts, specifically through matcha-latte fundraisers and matcha-making workshops! Overall, MFMC aims to merge both the Latino and Asian cultures to holistically fight against Human Trafficking on campus through education, financial support, awareness and responsibility. The club, Matchas for Mexico City is established for the expressed purpose of:Bringing collective attention to the prevalent humanitarian issue of human trafficking around the globe, and most notably the relationship between Mexico City redlight districts and the United States. Employing the medium of matcha drinks, matcha practices and tied culture, to financially  uplift non-profit organizations that combat human trafficking in Mexico through fundraising and public events. Collaborating with other CIO’s, departments and organizations to expand human-trafficking awareness and support Matchas for Mexico City’s matcha fundraisers.

  • MEDLIFE at UVA

    MEDLIFE is a non-profit organization that partners with low-income communities in Latin America and Africa to improve their access to medicine, education, and community development projects. As a student organization, our goal is to promote awareness of global health issues and also provide those interested with the opportunity to participate in mobile clinics throughout South America. On these clinics, students work in cooperation with local healthcare professionals to provide healthcare to communities who otherwise have no access to healthcare. We also empower students and volunteers to become advocates for change by not only helping internationally, but also locally in the Charlottesville community.

  • Mentoring Girls in Computing

    Mentoring for Girls In Computing is a volunteer organization that offers introductory lessons in coding to students at the Village School, a local Charlottesville middle school for girls. The club is composed of women students at the University of Virginia who have experience or interest in computing science. We hold meetings on grounds at UVA to plan curriculum, and we visit the middle school for an hour each week to teach these lessons. Alongside the lessons, we aim to foster positive relationships with the girls and to be role models for them. Our mission is to inspire young girls to pursue futures in technology through mentorship and hands-on learning experiences. As our organization body is composed of women computer science students, we know from experience the struggles of studying in a male-dominated field. By creating valuable and fun learning experiences, we hope to show them that it is worth it to pursue their interests, no matter the obstacles they come across. Additionally, other engineering and technical subjects will be introduced to the middle schoolers through projects and endeavors, such as Lego Education and guest speakers from female professors at UVA. Those interested in the club but who are not able to attend the Tuesday teaching sessions at the Village School are still encouraged to join MGIC. There are many opportunities to become involved outside of the sessions with the girls, such as curriculum creation and event planning.

  • Middle Grounds at UVA

    Middle Grounds is a nonpartisan political club at the University of Virginia, aiming to create a politically inclusive space for individuals of all affiliations (though particularly those that value non-partisan ideology) and consequently reduce polarizing ideas in our community. The political spectrum is much wider than just the Democrats or Republicans we primarily see represented - we address and represent all perspectives, achieving this through discussion, debate, information, and advocacy. 

  • Mock Trial at the University of Virginia

    Mock Trial at UVA is a competitive extracurricular activity where teams of 6-8 people compete against other schools in 3-hour trials. Students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses, both of which are scored. All competitors learn about the law, courtroom procedures, and the rules of evidence, as well as public speaking and critical thinking skills.

  • Mood Psychology at UVA

    Mood Psychology at UVA serves as a division of  Muhe Health Support Group, an NGO focusing on international students’ mental health.We provide students of psychology and non-psychology majors with psychological knowledge/overseas academic resources through social media platforms to raise public awareness of psychology.And invite psychology professionals or alumni to organize offline and online lectures on the topics of psychology application, employment, and other related fields.

  • Moot Court at the University of Virginia

    Moot Court at the University of Virginia is a dedicated team of intellectually curious and highly engaged students who share a passion for legal advocacy. We conduct in-depth research on cases from the U.S. Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court, crafting nuanced constitutional arguments. Our members prepare extensively to present oral arguments in competitive tournaments that simulate real appellate proceedings. Through this work, we cultivate advanced skills in legal analysis, public speaking, and critical thinking within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

  • Multiple Sclerosis Society at UVA

    The Multiple Sclerosis Society at UVA raises awareness, creates fundraisers, and empowers their members to create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis.

  • Murph Club at UVA

    Join us at "Murph Mondays" at the Park at North Grounds, where we gather to push our limits and foster a sense of community. When the weather turns chilly, we seamlessly transition to indoor gym Murphs, ensuring our dedication to fitness never wavers. Our club's mission is twofold: to promote both physical well-being and the camaraderie that comes from sweating it out together. With a deep respect for military personnel, we honor their sacrifice while maintaining an inclusive environment that welcomes members of all fitness levels. Through group warm-ups and modified workouts tailored to individual needs, such as substituting sit-ups for pull-ups, we ensure everyone can participate and thrive.