Program Overview
The Team Harmony Foundation’s year-round program consists of nine (9) key elements. Each element is a key component in the Foundation’s mission to educate, inspire and engage youth in the battle against hate in all its forms.
1-The Team Harmony Coalition
Team Harmony believes that “the minorities are the majority” and by banding and working together we can help ensure equality and social justice for all. The Team Harmony Coalition is comprised of a diverse set of organizations and is growing everyday. We welcome the involvement of organizations interested in joining us in our mission! For more information about becoming a coalition partner, please contact us.
2-Youth Advisory Council
The Team Harmony Youth Advisory Council is comprised of committed and passionate middle and high school leaders from around the United States and 5 continents. The Youth Advisory Council will help plan the Team Harmony events and program elements. Members are selected based on their strong interest in cultural diversity and social justice and a willingness to educate and empower young people to actively engage in activities that unify our communities.
3-Student Activities Tool Kit
In partnership with Coalition member, Generation Citizen, and with input from the Youth Advisory Council and the Team Harmony Community Coalition, Team Harmony will develop, design and distribute an Activities Tool Kit that will feature school-based and student-led activities which promote inclusion and combat hate. The Activities Tool Kit will also include best practices about how to respond to acts of prejudice or racism in schools and communities.
4-Social Media Campaigns
The power and reach of social media is beyond question and social media plays a big part in many young people’s lives. A 2018 Pew Research Center survey of teenagers found that 45% are online almost constantly and 97% use a social media platform, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. Team Harmony youth advocates will engage their peers via social media campaigns throughout the year. These campaigns will be developed and disseminated peer to peer.
5-The Team Harmony Awards
The Team Harmony Awards will be presented annually to students groups or individual students for recognition of their efforts to promote tolerance and inclusion, celebrate diversity and/or to combat hate. All candidates for consideration for the Team Harmony Award must be nominated. These prestigious awards will be presented at the annual Team Harmony Youth Rally or via a special virtual awards ceremony.
6-The Team Harmony Global Youth Rally
Each year, Team Harmony will look to conduct its traditional youth rally in designated cities in the United States and around the world. This has been the cornerstone of the Team Harmony effort since our creation. At these rallies, students will hear from prominent leaders in the battle for social justice and equality and also from their peers from around the world. Team Harmony is planning to conduct rallies in Boston and Atlanta in the late Fall of 2021.
7-Web Series-HATE: What are YOU going to do?
The “HATE: What are YOU going to DO?” is a series of (6) LIVE 45 minute virtual programs that will explore the state of hate worldwide. Each episode will highlight student activities that promote tolerance and inclusion and will discuss ways that each one of us can combat racism and prejudice in our communities. The programs will feature interviews and discussions with political and civic leaders and reports from our global youth reporters. Student activists and their efforts will be highlighted and viewing students will be encouraged to do their part in the battle against hate. This web series, produced in partnership with one of the world’s leading communications colleges, Emerson College, will be developed by youth for youth. This web series is set to premiere Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM EDT. Don’t miss it!
8-The Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism (VIA)
The Team Harmony Foundation’s core mission is to educate, inspire and engage the next generation in the effort to promote tolerance and understanding and to stand up to hate in all its forms. In an effort to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to be an effective advocate for a better future, better future, Team Harmony has partnered with Emerson College in establishing The Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism.
This virtual institute will feature live presentations from key community organizers and advocates focusing on the skills, tactics and tools required to peacefully advocate for equality and understanding for all. Applicants must be high school-aged students (14-18 years) and must be nominated by an educator prior to completing the application.
