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- EIN 26-2623362
- (212) 242-4922
- 1250 Broadway 23 Fl New York NY 10001-3701 USA
- www.gamesforchange.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Civil Rights, Leadership Development, Media & Communications, Youth Development - Citizenship
Mission: To provide support, visibilty and shared resources to individuals and organizations using digital games for social change in such areas as poverty, health reform and racial inequities.
Programs: Annual festival - the organization sponsors the games for change festival, which is the biggest gaming event in new york city. It brings together leaders from government, corporations, civil society, media, academia, and the gaming industry to explore the increasing real-world impact of digital games as an agent for social change.
student challenges - the national games for change student challenge invites public middle and high school students to create digital games on social issues impacting their local communities. The challenge winners are selected by a blue-ribbon jury of gaming industry and civic leaders, and subject experts in each theme category, with prizes such as paid internships and mentorships with professional game designers. An awards ceremony and public exhibition of student games will be hosted at a leading cultural institution in each city.
other projects - other projects that promote the mission of the organization.