Civic Engagement Projects for Students

Houston, TX

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A program that helps students create real community change through storytelling and action. Students start by sharing stories to build trust, then explore community problems, and finally design and carry out projects that make a difference. The program has 5 steps: connecting through stories, reflecting on what they learned, exploring the problem deeply, working together to create solutions, and taking action. Students have worked on projects like cleaning up creeks, building prosthetic limbs, and creating community centers. Available for K-12 schools and colleges.

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K-12 schools and higher education institutions

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Narrative 4

Building Connection & Courage Through the Power of Story At Narrative 4, we bring people together through personal storytelling and…

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