Background A project of the Global Co Lab Network Inspired by Martin Luther • King Jr. A collaborative of teens and adults who want to encourage teens to • be change agents in their own lives, their communities, and the world. Encourages teens to express, share and network around their dreams • as they relate to one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We work via a global video contest and virtual Dream Hubs
Teens Dream Mission Educate youth & teachers about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development • Goals (UN SDGs) Empower youth globally to positively impact their environments by challenging • them to think and express their own dream as it relates to one of the SDG goals Celebrate video contest winners with prizes, a trip to Washington DC, recognition at • annual celebration, and the opportunity to be a Teens Dream Ambassador Provide platforms for teens to publicize their efforts and reach a wider audience • Connect teens with adults who specialize in a shared area of interest through • in-person meetings and virtual Dream Hubs to provide networking opportunities and maximize youth impact Create Action led by youth to actualize their dreams and visions as they relate to a • UN SDG through the resources and empowerment Teens Dream provides
A global video contest for teens to express, share and connect around their dreams, as they relate to one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Dream Hubs • Virtual spaces framed by one of the UN SDGs • Led by Teen Ambassadors and an adult mentor who work collaboratively & globally to shift from education to action on the SDGs • Existing Hubs: Arts Dream Hub, Quality Education Dream Hub, Zero Hunger Dream Hub • Dream Hubs will eventually be expanded to represent all 17 SDGs, with Good Health and Well-being Dream Hub currently in the works, which will primarily focus on mental health • Co Lab is also engaged in a partnership with the Smithsonian to create design lab salons to develop a network of Mentors and Ambassadors for Dream Hubs of the environmentally-focused SDGs
Mentor Match Winners & Teen Ambassadors get matched with a mentor around their dream to… Become more informed • Build a relationship with • those working in the field Explore avenues for • furthering their dream
JAYO- 2016 Grand Prize Winner
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A project of the Global Co Lab Network Linda Staheli Founding Director lstaheli@globalcolab.net www.teensdreamcolab.org www.globalcolab.net 202-415-7175 <---------Teens Dream Website Global Co Lab Website --------->
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