During this phase, participants had the opportunity to find and connect with kindred spirits and allies by commenting on other projects and exchanging ideas. Using participant feedback, the initiative’s review team will shortlist a cohort of projects to enter the next phase as Pioneers.
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Let's make childhood bully-free
What if every student, however different, could enjoy their school years without fear of being bullied or harassed?


When Impacting the Life of a Child in Rural America, Time and Distance Matter.
What if children in foster care in rural areas experienced the same level of therapeutic intervention as those living in urban areas?


Hmong Teen Tutors
What if Hmong immigrant teens got their first jobs teaching Hmong immigrant children to read?


Pediatric Social Work & Home Visiting
What if all babies had a secure relationship with one caregiver--a relationship that sent the message with words and actions "you matter"?


National School Climate Center's Youth led School Community Partnerships: Mobilizing the "Whole Village" to support the "Whole Child"
What if the whole village learned and worked with K-12 schools to create safe, supportive, engaging and healthy climates for learning?


All Our Kin: Raising the Quality and Accessibility of Early Care and Education for Our Youngest, Most Vulnerable Children
What if we unlocked the potential of women caring for children in poor communities, unsung heroes who enable children & parents to succeed?


Háblame Bebé: An app to help Hispanic families reduce the Word Gap and promote bilingualism
What if low-income Hispanic babies had the same opportunities for language development as babies from high-income, English-speaking homes?


Creating 'Family' Among Community Stakeholders Using an Innovative Approach to Enrich and Empower the Lives of Parents and Children.
What if a community joined hands to empower parents to break a cycle of adverse childhood experiences and promote happy, resilient children?


Building Maternal Strength in Deep-Poverty Neighborhoods
What if the once-in-a-lifetime experience of becoming a new mother opened up a world of opportunity for women and their babies?


Fostering empathy, social emotional learning, and educating with heart for students and educators.
What if every student felt safe, valued and cared for in school, where a culture of wellness was practiced and everyone knows they matter?


Setting Kids Up to Soar in School and Life
Should kids strive for more than their zip code offers? YES. We teach skills like self-awareness so kids make smart choices now & as adults.


America SCORES: Building a Safe Space After School Through Soccer, Poetry, and Service Learning
What if kids could have a safe space after school to play soccer, write poetry, and improve the community with a team and a mentor?


The SHINE: Using Story to Imagine and Build the Community of our Dreams
What if students could co-create their learning and living environments to meet their unique needs and potential?


Talking to Kids about Race
What if childcare providers, educators, and parents consciously transferred value and appreciation of racial differences to young children?


Art + Brain + Happiness
What if students of all ages could understand and regulate their own emotions through art and mindfulness?


Youth Speaks: A collaboration between Chicago Youth Centers and I Am We
What if youth ages 9-11 years old were empowered to use their voices to motivate others, promote peace, and end violence in their community?


Our Story Matters
Every family encouraged their children and community to celebrate diversity, eat healthy, and stay fit.


Empathy through Game Design
What if designing and playing games made every child more empathetic?


Prevention Advocacy: Addressing and breaking cycles of violence in families affected by child abuse and family violence.
What if we could prevent child abuse and family violence by strengthening parenting skills, stability and healing for vulnerable families?


RISE (reading involves shared experience) - bilingual bimodal eBooks for adults to share with deaf children
What if every deaf child had a firm foundation in a first language at home and could build later literacy skills on that foundation?


Positive Discipline Community Resources (PDCR): Building a Movement for a Respectful, Kind and Connected Culture with our Children
What if ALL adults taught and modeled empathy for our children to create a culture of compassion, love and respect?