Civic Engagement Classes for Youth

In which borough should your idea take place? Brooklyn

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Low income individuals

Black, Indigenous, and POC

Older adults

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Many people don't like to read to find out about issues that concern them. They are too busy living their lives and don't see the importance to being informed + don't know how this can be addressed.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Perhaps focusing on the youth and schools where we'll teach the importance of civic engagement. Ex: The recent walkout by NYC high school students in support of a ceasefire in the HAMAS-Israeli war This started in then high school classes

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

11239