1. YOUTH-LED SOCIAL CHANGE
technology-supported
YOUTH-LED SOCIAL CHANGE
in low-income communities

2. Can technology help change this situation?

3. 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

9. key elements youth participation focus on neighborhood challenges
human connectivity
contextualized uses of technology
storytelling
recognition

10. where are we? Brazil Colombia Costa Rica India Mexico (2)
Philippines (2)
United States (2)

11. plans for 2003-2004 consolidate the network young activists task force
young activists toolkit

12. 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

13. 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”

14. general exams “youth empowerment” “catalysts for a creative society”
“digital divide”