A democracy’s strength relies upon its responsiveness
to the needs of its citizens – all of its citizens
Despite the promises of a government in which all citizens can play a role in determining the country’s future, a large part of our nation, especially minority and lower-income citizens, does not actively participate in our democracy. Generation Citizen exists to change this dynamic.
Generation Citizen empowers underrepresented youth to be active participants in the democratic process.
We lead students to make change in their communities by partnering trained college volunteers (Mentors) with secondary teachers to implement an “action civics” curriculum.
Our innovative, action-based program will revolutionize civics education in this country. Generation Citizen is building a new generation of youth activists and leaders, a generation inspired and equipped to make change.