How we work...
We implement our programs in after school settings, community centers, public libraries, and even refugee camps and homeless shelters.
We are rooted in the idea that education is one piece in a much larger social puzzle. Our model is one based on sustainability; though we ourselves are at times the ones that implement our programs, we prefer to provide the curriculum, help acquire the resources, and train or assist local teachers within the community being served to provide the actual programming to ensure a long lasting, sustainable presence. We like to think of ourselves as acting as a resource, taking our expertise and experience and using it to link people and ideas together to better serve youth.
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About Us
We envision a world in which service, social justice and global awareness are critical components of education for youth everywhere, creating a generation of young people who think of ‘service’ as an integrated part of their day to day existence and lead initiatives in their communities that improve lives.
Living Histories is based on the principle that all young people should have the opportunity to learn and live up to their fullest potential, and that education is a tool to improve the quality of life. Living Histories reconceptualizes education, defining it as the primary tool through which youth and students engage in and change their communities.
Living Histories has a ten year history of creating and implementing award winning programming and curriculum that helps youth find their own voice, and in turn, encourages them to use that voice for the betterment of society as a whole. As we enter into our second decade, Living Histories is excited to be connecting with another generation of students through our art and literacy based project learning models.
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Current Projects & News
January 11th: We've started our spring gardens! Check our blog for updates!
September 17th: School is back in session, and we are back at work with some great classes this fall! Check our blog for updates!
August 25th: Living Histories is currently recruiting volunteers to help us out for the 09/10 school year. Visit our volunteer page for more information on ways that you can make a positive impact in the lives of the youth we work with!