Democracy is a Verb: Mikva Challenge 2025 Annual Report
At Mikva Challenge, we believe democracy is something you do, not just something you watch! Every day, our students and teachers show that when young people are given the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to lead, they reshape democracy.
This year’s Annual Report highlights how action drives impact. In classrooms, students delivered Project Soapbox speeches that challenged their peers and communities. In city halls, youth leaders brought forward policy ideas rooted in lived experience. Across schools, teachers created spaces for civic learning that inspired students to see themselves as change makers.
The 2025 Annual Report is more than a record of programs. It reflects how democracy comes alive when youth voice is centered and shows the results of what happens when young people take action and adults listen.
What You’ll Find Inside
- Youth Spotlights: Students creating change in their schools and communities
- Teacher & Alumni Spotlights: Educators and graduates carrying Mikva’s impact forward
- Program Highlights: From Project Soapbox to Youth Councils, reaching thousands of students nationwide
- Impact Data: Results that show how our programs build civic agency, confidence, and leadership skills
- Media Features: Media stories that amplified youth voice in 2025
Explore the report at mikvachallenge2025.org, share it with your networks, and join us in celebrating the young people and educators proving that democracy is a verb.
