Ashoka's Youth Venture aims to build a global movement of young people being powerful now, changemakers now. This is the foundation for an "everyone a changemaker" world, the key factor for success for every society, organization, and person.

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Christy’s Venture - Digital DiViDe
of their other activities are outdoors in public parks; where the
program begins with games such as basketball, soccer, and other
athletic exercises. These activities help Christy and the volun-
teers get to know the kids on a more individual basis outside of
the ‘classroom’, resulting in lasting friendships and mentorships.
THE IDEA
• Breach the ‘digital divide’ among lower income youth.
• Provide young people with opportunities to get motivated and
learn skills that will be invaluable to their futures.
IMPACT
• Trained over 1,000 students in the Washington D.C.
What can i see on this picture and who is this guy?! area in technology.
• Has over 300 volunteers involved with the program.
Christy is trying to change the world - one good deed at a time.
Christy first noticed a gap in the education of lower-income kids when
she volunteered at a soup kitchen that served children from a local
public school. As a result of their experiences, Christy and several
other volunteers approached local public school teachers in order to
try to understand some of the challenges they faced. One concern
that the teachers often raised was that there was a missing link
between what the students learned in school and what they would
need in the workplace. The students were not able to see how what
they were learning in school- from general education to technology
skills—would have an impact on their lives outside of the education
system.
Christy founded Digital Divide in order to provide inner-city youth with
opportunities to learn practical computer skills that will be valuable
in the job market. It seeks to empower youth by establishing a firm
foundation for their future careers. Students are challenged with
hands-on experience as they design and publish a magazine. They EVERYONE CAN MAKE AN
create the magazine with “how-to” features and leadership tips that
they can share with their friends.
IMPACT, WHETHER IT BE
SMALL OR LARGE, JUST BY
Digital Divide is unique among technology programs because it
combines the teaching of technological skills - from web design to DOING ONE LITTLE THING
EVERY DAY.”
print publishing - with positive role models provided by the volunteers
who work with students outside of their technological training. Many
of their other activities are outdoors in public parks; where the
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