Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Wellness Leaders
Today's young people are growing up inside an AI-driven digital world that they had no role in designing.
Join us in bringing 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.
Social Media U Curriculum
#HalfTheStory partners with district and school educators to teach our digital wellness curriculum, Social Media U, to grades 6-12. This evidence-based programming promotes foundational digital agency skills and healthy habits of mind for balanced technology use.
Social Media U explores six key themes within digital wellbeing: Brain science, Tech’s hooks, Emotional awareness, Human connection, Media + AI literacy, and Digital advocacy.
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
At Pinterest, we believe in creating a more inspired and positive online world, and #HalfTheStory embodies that vision. We’re proud to support #HalfTheStory in shaping a generation that feels confident and healthy both on and offline.
Kathy Gu
Pinterest Impact Fund Senior Lead
