Focus Topic: Belonging

Youth and city leaders collaborated as co-researchers to strengthen engagement, trust, and inclusion in local governance.

Richard Reeves of Grantee Organization AIBM sits down with Gloria Steinem to discuss how we move forward on gender equality without treating it as zero-sum.

From schools to city strategy, Helsinki shows how trust, autonomy, and empowerment can form the backbone of care-centered cities.

Forbes highlights Larissa May’s work asking what students need after phone-free school policies reshape classrooms.

A collaborative framework empowering young people and local leaders to study local issues and design meaningful change together.

Do Greater gives young innovators the space, tools, and community to turn their potential into action.

Dr. Burrow at Cornell University, joins CNN to discuss new research from The Contribution Project on finding happiness through purpose.

The Washington Post spotlights The Contribution Project, finding micro-grants help young people build purpose, belonging, and well-being.

Join this virtual event to hear reflections from project participants, explore project outcomes, and discover tools to support youth-led co-creation in your city.

Team Wonder and Cities of Awe Lab invite you on October 25, to explore how wonder can spark belonging and connection in our shared spaces.