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Mobilizing
10 million in 5 years
Today's young people are growing up inside an AI-driven digital world that they had no role in designing —
technology is moving faster than humanity.
Teens will spend roughly 30 years of their life on screens, with no seat in the decisions shaping what those screens become.
We learned our lesson with social media. Now we’re building national infrastructure to empower teens to help shape AI. Join our Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to bring digital wellness to 10 million by 2030 through our youth-designed, evidence-informed learning experiences.
The future is bright with less blue light
Since 2015, #HalfTheStory has pioneered revolutionizing the digital wellbeing space to be driven by the experts in the room: teens.
We’ve fought to amplify teens’ voices by providing them with the agency and leadership skills to be tomorrow’s changemakers.
Through innovative programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and proven state government partnerships, our national network of youth leaders and alumni continue to impact their local communities.
Teen Tech Council
Our Teen Tech Council is made up of virtual cohorts of changemakers learning action research and design thinking skills to explore complex challenges related to today's technologies.
From AI policies to phone bans, selected teens cultivate their collaboration and civic engagement skills to bring innovative solutions to their local communities.
Social Media U Curriculum
#HalfTheStory partners with district and school educators to build foundational digital agency skills and healthy habits of mind for grades 6-12 through our award-winning digital wellness curriculum, Social Media U.
This evidence-based programming explores six key themes: Brain Science, Tech’s Hooks, Emotional Resilience, Human Connection, Media + AI Literacy, and Digital Advocacy.
There’s strength in numbers
In 2015, Larz May—as a party of one—started #HalfTheStory out of her dorm room with just $250.
Today, we're proud to we’re proud to partner with a host of amazing individuals and organizations to bring Larz's vision to life. Help us continue to amplify teens' voices in designing tomorrow's tech landscape.
What teens are saying
Everything we do is co-designed by teens. Join our Teen Advisory Board!
#HalfTheStory has been life-changing. It gave me the tools to speak up about algorithmic harm and mental health—and the confidence to lead. Joining #HalfTheStory helped me find my voice, connect with changemakers, and fuel my passion to make the internet a safer place.
#HalfTheStory has been life-changing. It gave me the tools to speak up about algorithmic harm and mental health—and the confidence to lead. Joining #HalfTheStory helped me find my voice, connect with changemakers, and fuel my passion to make the internet a safer place.
Monica, 16
#HalfTheStory gave me the courage to turn my passion into action—and showed me the power of youth voices at the Capitol. This program didn’t just teach me advocacy—it gave me the confidence to create real change.
Harveer, 16
