1. FURTHERING A TRADITION OF GRASSROOTS GIVING
The World As It Could Be©
Human Rights Education Program
The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program is an outgrowth of a series of
successful initiatives carried out since 2006 to educate and inspire youth and adults to further
human rights for all people. These initiatives have used the creative arts to deepen learning about
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR); they have also given participating youth the
voice to teach their peers and adults about the importance of the UDHR concepts.
With the success of two years of pilot work at San Francisco’s Balboa High School and Arroyo
High School in San Lorenzo, CA, the project now endeavors to widely distribute its high school
curriculum that integrates the creative arts and a culminating celebratory presentation to deepen the
learning of the UDHR, as well as to continue to commission original productions in which youth
learn about and then convey the importance of the UDHR and its 30 Articles. As part of
commissioning the original productions, videos of the live performances, the latest being “Lesson
Plans” about Article 26, the Right to an Education, are produced. These videos support broad
distribution so that the inspiring work of the participating youth can help generate on-going
awareness about and engagement toward manifesting human rights for all.
While raising awareness about the UDHR the project seeks to provide multiple levels of benefits:
Supporting grassroots non-profits and creative arts professionals
Showcasing the importance and value of creative arts to personal development and a vibrant
culture
Engaging youth to inspire learning, critical thinking and positive social interaction
Encouraging youth who are often marginalized due to learning or physical differences to enjoy
participation in school-wide events
Engaging the broader community to support and celebrate accomplishments of youth
Providing collaboration opportunities among non-profits, public schools and universities
The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program is made possible through the generous
support of individual, foundation and corporate contributions, as well as the participation of
collaborating schools, organizations and creative arts professionals. To be involved, contact Sandy
Sohcot, Executive Director.
Rex Foundation Tel: 415-561-3134
P. O. Box 29608 info@rexfoundation.org
San Francisco, CA 94129-0608 www.rexfoundation.org
Fed ID #68-0033257