A lack of interest

i seem to always forget how blessed and spoiled we truly are in this country. i do remember, but i often get caught up in life and i often forget the privilege i was born into.
i really like that in my community group that we take a look a glocal (global/local) at life.
it causes uncomfortable prodding in my life, because when i see how the world out side of me works i feel compelled to take action. i feel drawn toward social justice, but lack the knowledge, and courage to really step out and make a difference.

i am afraid i am part of a generation where apathy rules. What drives this lack of interest in our lives?
i know i can be victim to my own lack of interest in life. How would one go about change? i can strive my best to create change in the world, but will that be good enough... it's a delicate balance between encouragement and nagging. Maybe if we get together and in one voice call the sleeping giant of apathy to leave it will go... Unfortunately, i lack the faith in myself to fully believe that is all we need. So, where do we start?