YOUNG PEOPLE
CHANGING THE WORLD
one basic human need at a time
YOUNG PEOPLE
GLOBAL TEEN LEADERS:
THREE DOT DASH MENTORS:
THREE DOT DASH WAS INSPIRED BY THE LATE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED POET AND PEACEMAKER, 13 YEAR-OLD MATTIE J.T. STEPANEK. IN HIS NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER, “JUST PEACE: A MESSAGE OF HOPE", MATTIE SAID
“Peace is possible, when your basic human needs are met.”
Our 400+ GTL alumni are dedicated to positively affecting their communities and addressing one or more basic human needs.
THREE DOT DASH POWERS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 -19, WHO HAVE FOUND A SOLUTION OR INNOVATION TO ADDRESS A BASIC HUMAN NEED.
HOW WE DO THIS:
Identify and curate Global Teen Leaders (GTLs)
Host an annual game-changing Just Peace Summit
Pair each GTL with an extraordinary Mentor for ONE YEAR
Collaborate with innovative partners to expand purposeful offerings and opportunities that amplify their work
Foster and sustain a sought-after global network that brings together hundreds of GTLs, Mentors, industry leaders, and policy makers – past, present and future
We are a global family full of solutions. Our GTLs come from 75+ countries on 6 continents in 10 years. Their work is positively affecting millions of people. Making heads turn, and often, changing history.
OUR COALITION PARTNERS
Organizations focused on creating positive change around the world make up our global Coalition, strengthening our existing network through new opportunities, and growing our global community.
Mridul 18, India
WHAT IF...
YOU COULD REVOLUTIONIZE HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION USING THE SIMPLEST OF TECHNOLOGIES?
MRIDUL MANAS
IS... USING TEXT MESSAGES TO TRANSFORM LIVES IN OVER 600 NEGLECTED POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE.
Erin 17, USA
WHAT IF...
YOU COULD SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE WITH A SELFIE?
ERIN SMITH
IS... DEVELOPING FACIAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE THAT CAN EARLY DIAGNOSE DISEASE.
