leoburd@media.mit.edu -- 2003.09.03

technology-supportedYOUTH-LED SOCIAL CHANGEin low-income communities

Can technology help change

this situation?

the Young Activists Network

develop tools, methodologies and support structures

to transform community technology centers into spaces where youth can

identify and discuss issues that affect their neighborhood,

collaborate with adults and other youth in the solution of those issues,

get recognition for their efforts

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key elements

youth participation

focus on neighborhood challenges

human connectivity

contextualized uses of technology

storytelling

recognition

where are we?

Brazil

Colombia

Costa Rica

India

Mexico (2)

Philippines (2)

United States (2)

plans for 2003-2004

consolidate the network

young activists task force

young activists toolkit

the young activists task force

provide support “from within” to network organizations, help enhance the model,

build new tools and materials, outreach to new communities

the young activists toolkit

make it easier for youth to implement their projects in the neighborhood, access relevant information, reflect about their work,

communicate ideas, and get recognition

“graphical wiki”

“narrator”

“personal database”

general exams

“youth empowerment”

“catalysts for a creative society”

“digital divide”