INTRODUCING OUR DIGITAL SUMMER CIVICS ACADEMY

Join the Fight and Make Change

Are you passionate about making a difference in digital wellness and becoming an activist? Our new summer program is tailored just for teens to make local and global change.

PUBLIC POLICY

What We’re Doing

We have been fighting for policy change in California and the wider United States to hold our tech platforms accountable for safe and healthy digital ecosystems. In May 2022, we led the charge on the Social Media Duty to Children’s Act, AB2408 holds tech companies accountable for using addictive algorithms against youth and takes steps to protect our data.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What We Are Building

Introducing #HalfTheStory's Digital Civics Academy – a pioneering program co-designed by youth, for youth. Our 1-week course, complemented by hands-on advocacy and organizational opportunities, equips the next generation of activists with the skills to influence policies shaping our digital future.

Join us to master effective activism, storytelling, and leadership techniques essential for driving global and local change in digital wellness.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Camps are open to teens, aged 13-18, who are passionate changemakers energized about shaping the future world of technology!

When and Where is the Camp?

There will be one virtual cohort and one in-person cohort in New York City.
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7/22-7/26 — NEW YORK CITY
8/5-8/9- VIRTUAL

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Be the Change You Want to See.

At the #HTS Digital Civics Academy, you'll learn to share your story, mobilize change, and shape policies for schools and workplaces.

You'll also meet with policy makers, tech designers, and companies to amplify your voice and drive meaningful reforms.

Join us to put teen voices at the forefront of change and raise your voice!

Introduction to Digital Wellness Advocacy

Explore the historical and political context behind the Responsible Technology Movement. Learn the foundations of change-making: from changing social media platforms from inside tech companies, to writing the perfect OP-ED.

Social Storytelling 101

Learn the art of telling a compelling narrative from leading documentary filmmakers, journalists, and whistleblowers! Get empowered with the tools to protect yourself in political and journalistic contexts.

Mobilize and Organize

Explore how to read, write and analyze policy and the law. Gain practical skills in public speaking, lobbying, and leadership from tech policy lobbyists!

Think Local, Act Global- Driving Tangible Change

Through hands-on, project learning, walk away with the confidence that whether it be changing a policy in your own school to speaking on Capital Hill, you have the power to change the status quo!