Mission
Bringing students together to `create 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.
Students explore a specific global problem, like religious conflict in Nigeria, water scarcity in Tanzania, or the effects of a catastrophic tsunami on children in Japan. In the process, they learn about cultures, geography, geopolitics, and more.
2) Building empathy across oceans.
Students develop a greater understanding of the challenges others face and practice compassion by generating funds to help. Students also have the opportunity to connect through webcasts & experience the positive feeling of working with others to make a difference.
3) Learning by doing.
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.