Mission
Inspiring student-led change since 2010.
Student Impact You Can Measure
Since 2010, more than 1.3 million participants in 102 countries and all 50 U.S. states have created nearly 7 million works of art and raised more than $12.5 million dollars to benefit over 450,000 youth and children.
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Global issues have been the focus of our Challenges.
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Schools rebuilt after the devasating Haiti earthquake in 2010.
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Paper cranes were received in response to the Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
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Bones were laid on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to raise awareness about genocide and conflict survivors.
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Wells drilled in Tanzania providing clean water to over 16,000 people.
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Youth-led community peace projects were funded.
Our Approach
Engaging the whole student
1) Sparking curiosity and critical thinking.
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Students delve into specific global problems, generating funding for partner organizations working
2) Building empathy across oceans.
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Students delve into specific global problems, generating funding for partner organizations working on-the-ground with issues including the climate crisis, young refugee-aid, or fighting hunger and food insecurity.
3) Learning by doing.
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Students take direct action and see firsthand how they can make a difference. Abstract issues become tangible, and students gain the cognitive benefits that come from hands-on work.