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Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Higher Education, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, Youth Development - Citizenship
Mission: We’re on a mission to ensure that young people gain a deep understanding of our history, culture, government, institutions, and current affairs from diverse sources and perspectives. They vote, think critically, and have concern for the welfare of people of all backgrounds in their communities and across the nation. They debate and learn from each other, and work across difference to form a more perfect union.
Results: See the impact of our newest initiative, College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, here: https://collegepresidents.org/
Target demographics: create a critical mass of effective citizens who are civically well-informed, productively engaged for the common good, and hopeful about the future of democracy.
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 100 colleges and universities and over 700,000 students improve their civic knowledge, skills, and commitment to democracy
Geographic areas served: Nationally
Programs: youth citizenship and leadership development fellowships, fellowships to higher education leaders and scholars, and College Presidents for Civic Preparedness