The Connected Wellbeing Initiative
Youth powered wellbeing in a digitally connected world
Social media, online games, and digital media production offer untapped opportunities to build supportive connections that counter marginalization and discrimination. The Connected Wellbeing Initiative brings together researchers, designers, educators, and funders to accelerate youth and community-powered innovations for fostering wellbeing in a digitally connected world. We build shared approaches and purpose through an Impact Studio for innovators, and free Workshops to build capacity and community.



Impact Studio
“Knowing those people who struggle with almost the same exact thing, is something that everyone needs. There’s stuff that I can’t tell my parents, that I can’t tell anybody else.”
— Give Us the Floor
#ByTeens4Teens

Accelerating the impact of early to mid stage innovations that foster youth and community wellbeing through strengths-based, socially-connected, and youth-centered approaches. We offer personalized advising, capacity building opportunities, and cross-sector connections.
Inaugural Cohort



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“Knowing those people who struggle with almost the same exact thing, is something that everyone needs. There’s stuff that I can’t tell my parents, that I can’t tell anybody else.”
— Give Us the Floor
#ByTeens4Teens

Workshops
Free online monthly workshops led by youth and adult experts – deep dives on shared interests, approaches, and concerns
June
Workshop: Growing Partnerships and Reach in the Connected Wellbeing Ecosystem
July
Community+Coffee: Spotlight on Youth Leadership and Voice in the Connected Wellbeing Impact Studio
August
Community+Coffee: Spotlight on Identity-Affirming Youth Spaces in the Connected Wellbeing Impact Studio
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