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Generation Citizen has partnered with The Body Shop on a new global campaign, Be Seen Be Heard

Together, The Body Shop and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth are launching the global campaign ‘Be Seen. Be Heard’ to change the state of young people’s representation in public life in over 75 countries. New global report released 76% of young people in the US think current political systems need drastic reforms to be fit… Continue reading Generation Citizen has partnered with The Body Shop on a new global campaign, Be Seen Be Heard

For Immediate Release: Elizabeth Clay Roy receives Black Voices for Black Justice award

The Black Voices for Black Justice Fund recently announced that Elizabeth Clay Roy, Generation Citizen CEO, has received the organization’s leadership award, which supports Black leaders advancing racial justice.   Elizabeth is being recognized for lifelong leadership and commitment to civic engagement and social change initiatives. Now CEO of Generation Citizen, Elizabeth is committed to building… Continue reading For Immediate Release: Elizabeth Clay Roy receives Black Voices for Black Justice award

Rhode Island youth lead in civics education advocacy efforts

During the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Learning Week, Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition (RICLC) Youth Fellows made the case for meaningful project-based civic learning opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. Generation Citizen New England is a convening member of RICLC and supports the fellows in the development of their civics skills. In addition to Civic Learning… Continue reading Rhode Island youth lead in civics education advocacy efforts

Andrew Wilkes, GC Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer, Speaks with GC Alum Ishrat Jahan

    Andrew Wilkes, GC Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer, Speaks with GC Alum Ishrat Jahan     Ishrat Jahan is a former GC student, Community Change fellow, and Student Leadership Board Member; she is currently a student at New York University and has remained a civic leader beyond high school, working for political and… Continue reading Andrew Wilkes, GC Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer, Speaks with GC Alum Ishrat Jahan

For Immediate Release: Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the School District of Philadelphia, Researchers will measure efficacy in randomized control trial

Beginning in the fall of 2022, the School District of Philadelphia will have the opportunity to feature project-based civics education programs from Generation Citizen (GC). GC, a national nonprofit, partners with teachers and school districts to actively engage students through experiential, civics learning and real-world class projects. Through this partnership, participating twelfth grade social studies… Continue reading For Immediate Release: Generation Citizen Brings Project-Based Civics Programs to the School District of Philadelphia, Researchers will measure efficacy in randomized control trial

Darcy Richie, GC Chief Program & Impact Officer, Speaks with GC Alum Kenneth Lee

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]     Darcy Richie, GC Chief Program & Impact Officer, Speaks with GC Alum Kenneth Lee       Kenneth Lee, former GC student and current candidate for District Leader in Assembly District 43 in Brooklyn interviewed GC Chief Program & Impact Officer and all-star educator Darcy Richie in the latest installment of… Continue reading Darcy Richie, GC Chief Program & Impact Officer, Speaks with GC Alum Kenneth Lee

2021: A Conversation Between a GC Alumna and Our CEO

This January marks two milestones for us at Generation Citizen: our first year with CEO Liz Clay Roy, and one year since the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol, which highlighted just how crucial our mission is. It has been a year of both challenge and new possibilities, and as we move forward, Liz… Continue reading 2021: A Conversation Between a GC Alumna and Our CEO

Press Release: GC New York Fall Civics Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 12, 2022 CONTACTS:Annie Toro, Manager, Communicationsatoro@generationcitizen.org Khin Mai Aung, Executive Director, New Yorkkaung@generationcitizen.org(646) 320-9105  As a New Class of Elected Officials Assume Office, Hundreds of New York Students Champion Policy Responses to Community Issues at Biannual Student Action Project Showcase Generation Citizen’s Civics Day Highlights New York Public Middle and High School… Continue reading Press Release: GC New York Fall Civics Day