33 Things the Youth of Newman Can Do

I once had a mentor tell me that when working to empower people, all you can really do is 'hold the crown out in front of them' - it's up to them to step up into that crown and claim it.

We've been in Newman for nearly 12 weeks now working to help local kids make media, videos, websites and even fundraise, run a film night and plan events. Today was our last 'workday' with them. We did a nice review of everything they'd learned so far. At this point, without any youth center or community technology space to call their own - it's up to Newman's youth to determine their future as the town's central media makers.

Our hope is that they'll be able build on the skills and creativity they've developed these past 12 weeks.

That said, here's a blog 'toast' to the 29 33 things the youth of Newman can do (so far).

Note: Be sure to click the little 'i' information icon in the lower right of the slideshow that pops up to make sure you see the title and description of each picture - it'll make more sense!