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Closing Thoughts Closing Thoughts
Closing Thoughts
In reflecting on what it takes to
facilitate large scale access to
micro-grant programs supporting
youth-led community service
projects, it is important to
continually recognize the
importance of centering the
experiences of youth who face
multiple barriers to participation.
Reaching thousands of youth is
only possible through an ecosystem
approach involving local, regional
and national partnerships and
interconnection with both human
and technical support systems.
Throughout the global pandemic,
we're proud to have been able
to invest in supporting the
project ideas of 1,959 young
changemakers, 80% from
underrepresented communities.
Offering opportunities for youth to lead projects and strengthen social connectedness in a time of social
isolation has been critical to strengthening our social fabric during this challenging time. We look forward to
reopening the fund in April 2021 and supporting new cycles of youth-led projects while continuing to expand
on supports for youth to learn and grow in their leadership experiences.
It is through our collective imagination that new possibilities can be unleashed.
