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Oakland, CA USA
The Mosaic Project is undoubtedly the most inspiring community I have ever been a part of. I first became involved as a high school youth leader about five years ago, and I haven't been able to stay away since. The Youth Leadership Project provided me with the incredibly unique experience of living and working within a community that was more diverse, supportive, and open than any I had ever seen in high school or in the world around me. That experience continues to remind me that a different kind of world IS possible - one in which people from every walk of life can work together authentically and respectfully. Not only did my first experience with The Mosaic Project inspire the 4th and 5th graders that I was mentoring, it was one of the most formative moments in my life.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the 4th and 5th grade students I worked with telling me that they are "ready to create a world filled with more peace."
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the leadership skills I have gained from working with young students and from older mentors in the organization.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... incredibly diverse, representing the diversity of the students at the outdoor school, and extremely supportive, caring, and inspiring.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... reach EVERY 4th or 5th grade student across the country with its crucial tools for creating a more respectful and peaceful world.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had discovered this inspiring community as an elementary school student and been able to participate in the outdoor school when I was 9 years old. I would be a different person today had I had that valuable opportunity of learning effective tools to resolve conflicts, understanding how interconnected the entire world is, and ways to work against stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination at a much younger age.
- If I ran this organization, I would... find a way to integrate The Mosaic Project's curriculum into every elementary, middle, and high school.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... the lack of funding.
- One thing I'd also say is that... I don't think my life would be nearly as full and rich if I had not participated as a Youth Leader with The Mosaic Project over five years ago.