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IGNITE: Developing the Next Generation

For Youth Ages 12–25 in Under-Resourced Communities

IGNITE: is a year-long youth development project designed to unlock potential, build leadership, and drive community impact. Through mentorship, skill-building, creativity, and real-world action, IGNITE empowers young people to become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders.

Culmination: The IGNITE Summit

An end-of-year showcase where youth present their projects and receive awards in innovation, leadership, and transformation.

Project Hightlights

Six Thematic Modules

Inspire, Grow, Nurture, Innovate, Transform, Empower. Each module provides youth with tools to thrive personally, academically, and socially through building skills in leadership, emotional intelligence, innovation, and service.

Interactive Activities

Guest speakers, design labs, storytelling, youth-led projects, and more.

Support Systems

Mentorship, digital learning tools, and family/community engagement.

Beyond the Project


● IGNITE Students Clubs – Student-led platforms to continue momentum in schools
● IGNITE Ambassadors – Youth leaders spreading the message and mission
● IGNITE Colloquium – A selective opportunity for top youth leaders


Join us in empowering the next generation of changemakers.