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School of Social Justice

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The School of Social Justice is an online education platform for people who want to learn how to change the world. The School teaches practical strategies, skills, tools, and tactics to address online harm, the digital divide, poverty, inequality, racism, sexism, environmental damage, health inequities, and human rights abuses. In the next decade, the School is projected to train 10,000 people who will each, on average, serve 100,000 people. Thereby, the School can impact the lives of a billion people worldwide by training the next generation of Martin Luther Kings.

Millions of people want to make a difference. However, the problem is many don’t know how.

Millions of people want to make a difference. However, the problem is many don’t know how. That is why this online school is being created. It can teach people practical ways of changing the world at scale. Online video media is a large part of Gen Z’s life. They spend 10.6 hours engaging with online content every day. Gen Z is the first generation to have grown up with video-first social media. They consume content related to games, money, memes, and music.

With that in mind, social justice-related content will be created to inspire them to take action and to make a difference. They will be encouraged to volunteer for cause-related organizations, set up their own initiatives and campaigns, and advocate for good causes. The target audience is the new generation of ethical online citizens, especially 18-35 year olds of diverse genders, sexes, sexualities, faiths, creeds, ethnicities, and races.

The Project will showcase how new leaders are strengthening democracy in the digital age.

Initially UK-based, content will be created for potential universal appeal. Currently, early data shows that 70% of the School of Social Justice audience is in the UK, 11% in the U.S., and the majority of the remaining 19% are in Europe.

For the Landecker Democracy Fellowship, this project will create an educational video series to showcase how new leaders are strengthening democracy in the digital age. Change makers will be interviewed to learn about digital activism, democratic policies for a better internet, and methods and strategies for championing change in the digital era.

 

Updated November 2022