What we see online is only #HalfTheStory
We believe that knowledge is power and a world that thrives with technology is possible.
A world where teens aren’t consumed by unregulated algorithms. Where no one falls for fake news over real facts. Where we, not big data, have control over our lives. A world where digital wellbeing is a fundamental human right.
Our mission is to rebuild the next generation’s relationship with technology, and it starts with unpacking the toll it takes on our mental health.
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Empower Your Classroom
Our turnkey curricula and support make it easy to bring digital literacy into every lesson.
- Proven Outcomes: 95% of teachers report measurable gains in student critical‑thinking skills.
- Standards‑Aligned: Fully mapped to provincial learning objectives.
- Plug‑and‑Play: Lesson plans, slides, and assessments—nothing to build from scratch.
If You Asked Us How We Feel About Social Media...
We'd say it's fine. But really, is the demure trend even cool anymore 🙄, does opening this bring you dopamine✨, and why can't Gen Z actually type?
Become a Digital Advocate
Join a growing network of young change-makers designing real campaigns, running social‑media challenges, and shaping policy.
Digital Civics Academy
Hands‑on workshops that empower students to shape the policies that shape their world.
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Teen Advisory Board
A select cohort guiding #HalfTheStory strategy and gaining real advocacy experience.
Learn more- Skill‑Building Workshops: From media‑literacy bootcamps to storytelling labs.
- Peer Network: Connect with like‑minded teens across Canada.
- Real‑World Impact: Your voice fuels our policy reports and community events.
Loss of Local Journalism in the Age of Social Media🗞️
Beyond the brainrot, platforms like TikTok and Instagram now serve as essential news outlets for 39% of American youth.
Support the Next Generation of Leaders
Invest in a program with proven traction, transparent outcomes, and room to scale.
- Stand with Visionaries: Join our network of change-makers across schools, foundations, and NGOs.
- Leverage Published Insights: Access impact reports with enrolment data, outcomes, and testimonials to guide your investment.
- Flexible Partnership Models: Choose from customizable packages for pilots or multi-year programs that match your goals.
A Decade of Digital Wellbeing! #HalfTheStory Turns 10! 🎉✨🎈
What happens when you start a digital wellness movement in 2014?
#HalfTheStory has been a transformative experience, shaping my personal growth and professional aspirations. As a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) member, I connect with a community of like-minded individuals, building meaningful relationships and fostering innovative ideas. Inspired by the organization’s mission, I secured a grant to integrate the #HalftheStory Social Media U curriculum into my school’s 9th-grade curriculum. Leading the initiative was a rewarding experience, empowering my peers with impactful, thought-provoking concepts. I have also become a content creator, crafting powerful stories and videos that inspire meaningful change and promote a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. I am so thankful for my experience with #HalftheStory!
#HalfTheStory has been life-changing, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to grow as a digital advocate. I gained invaluable knowledge about addressing issues like algorithmic harm and privacy concerns through the Digital Civics Academy. Joining the Teen Advisory Board connected me with an inspiring community of changemakers, and being chosen to lead an Instagram livestream with the CEO of Peer Health Exchange allowed me to amplify my voice and empower other young people to prioritize mental health online. These experiences have fueled my passion for creating a safer, more compassionate digital world, and I’m forever thankful for #HalfTheStory’s impact on my journey. I am so excited to see what the future has in store for my work with #HalfTheStory!
Monica
#HalfTheStory has been a transformative experience, shaping my personal growth and professional aspirations. As a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) member, I connect with a community of like-minded individuals, building meaningful relationships and fostering innovative ideas. Inspired by the organization’s mission, I secured a grant to integrate the #HalftheStory Social Media U curriculum into my school’s 9th-grade curriculum. Leading the initiative was a rewarding experience, empowering my peers with impactful, thought-provoking concepts. I have also become a content creator, crafting powerful stories and videos that inspire meaningful change and promote a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. I am so thankful for my experience with #HalftheStory!
Gwen
My experience with #HalfTheStory has been incredibly meaningful. Through the Digital Civics Academy, I found a community of peers and youth advocates who I have stayed in touch with and continue to inspire me everyday. Our trip to the State Capitol in Sacramento was an amazing experience, and showed me the impact youth voices can truly have when mobilized effectively. I was also profoundly grateful to lead a Policy & Advocacy Mentor Meetup for the Digital Civics Academy, where I shared my story and empowered other young advocates to turn their passion into action. #HalfTheStory hasn’t just taught me advocacy skills -- its given me the courage and confidence to make a lasting impact on the world around me, lessons I’ll carry forward for a lifetime.
Harveer
I absolutely loved participating in the Half the Story event this spring with Melinda Gates! I enjoyed collaborating with other high school students to lead activities for our younger Girls Inc. sisters. Everyone involved with Half the Story was so kind and made the day really fun! I especially enjoyed interviewing Melinda Gates. She was so down-to-earth, and I feel more prepared than ever to launch my own non-profit in the future. I even participated in another Half the Story event this summer with other high school students, and I hope to become a teen facilitator for Girls Inc. Nashville’s launch of Half the Story programming this fall!
Bailey