Walking for Water...is just the beginning.
#futureleaders
Our Students are actively engaged in Social Issues...Our Schools can providea critical outlet.
70% of Gen Z are currently involved in a social or political cause.
Edelman
62% of Gen Z are passionate about changing the world for the better.
Pew Research
Gen Zs rate climate change as their most concerning social issue.
GWI
Only 37% of Gen Z report that their schools' do a good job preparing them to be an active citizen.
Education Weekly
The W4W Club Format
#generationnext
Incubating the next generation of Changemakers starts here.
Our W4W Clubs started with Student action...
The Model
In 2003, a Student asked, "What if we walked for water, too? What if we walked to raise awareness and funds to make a difference?" That led to the first Walk and the format we have scaled + been replicated over 20 years.
The Walk
Under the guidance of W4W Staff, our Students' design + "own" their Walk. Starting by stepping into their leadership roles, to planning the logistics of the day—they finish with a major experience of accomplishment.
Primary Outcomes
Learning to work within a group, finding a leadership role that 'fits,' being accountable and the experience of creating a platform for real change—are the consistent outcomes for our Students.
The "Other" Outcomes
Although the focus is raising funds for water + education through the Walk, we consider our main work as creating the the safe space + support for finding, exploring + expressing their gifts.
Susan Hough – W4W Director
W4W Staff
With a background in Social Work, Counseling + Coaching, Susan is Wisdom Spring's Co-founder + Executive Director, as well as the Director, core facilitator, mentor, counselor + educator for W4W Clubs. During the school year, she meets twice a week, in person + on ZOOM—and offers opportunities for Students to travel with her on well-building excursions. What we hear most, is that Susan becomes a beloved ally + support for Club Members—for years to come. [Pictured: a W4W Student (R), a Volunteer (C), Susan (L)]
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