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Launch of GenerationOn: A Global Youth Service Movement

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In a historic move, Points of Light Institute launched generationOn, a global youth service movement that empowers kids to discover their power and potential to solve real-world problems through service. The initiative, funded by a $5 million gift from the Hasbro Children's Fund, aims to inspire, equip, and mobilize youth to take action that changes the world. The movement, which brings together leading youth service programs, was launched on Make a Difference Day (October 23) with the participation of hundreds of youth leaders in Washington, D.C.

Key Takeaways:

  • generationOn is a global youth service movement that aims to empower kids to discover their power and potential to solve real-world problems through service.
  • The initiative is funded by a $5 million gift from the Hasbro Children's Fund, the philanthropic arm of Hasbro, Inc.
  • generationOn brings together leading youth service programs, including Children for Children, The League, and Learning to Give, under one umbrella.
  • The movement has merged 1,800 Kids Care Clubs and thousands of schools that reach more than two million young people in all 50 states and around the world.
  • In addition to the United States, generationOn will be working with youth service organizations in 16 other countries within its first year.
  • The initiative features a national youth leadership program, recognition programs, a club model that allows kids to participate in service around the globe, and significant support for the non-profit and education fields.
  • generationOn has partnered with teachers, parents, schools, community organizations, and businesses to provide kids with the tools and resources they need to respond to community issues.

Statistics:

  • $5 million: The amount gifted by the Hasbro Children's Fund to support the generationOn movement over the next five years.
  • 1,800: The number of Kids Care Clubs merged under the generationOn umbrella.
  • 16: The number of countries in which generationOn will be working with youth service organizations within its first year.
  • 26,000: The number of kids who participated in Kids Care Week (October 17-23) and focused their compassion on a specific social issue.
  • 2 million: The number of young people reached by the merged Kids Care Clubs and schools that are part of the generationOn movement.
  • 1,400: The number of service and philanthropic education lesson plans available through the generationOn curriculum.

Sources:

  • Points of Light Institute, "Points of Light Institute Announces Launch of GenerationOn, a Global Youth Service Movement" (no date).
  • Hasbro Children's Fund, "Hasbro's Children's Fund to Support New Youth Service Initiative, generationOn" (no date).
  • Business Wire, "Points of Light Institute Announces Launch of generationOn, a Global Youth Service Movement" (October 23, 2010).

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