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Introducing our 2025 Annual Report

Democracy is a Verb: Mikva Challenge 2025 Annual Report At Mikva Challenge, we believe democracy is something you do, not just...

2025 National Youth Summit

National Youth Summit Showcases the Power of Youth Voice and Action When 150 young leaders come together in one room, it’s...

Announcing our “Democracy is a Verb!” 25th Anniversary Benefit!

Mikva Challenge invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th Anniversary. This year, we are making our annual “Democracy is...

Mikva Challenge Presents “United For Change” Summer Conference

At Mikva Challenge, we believe in the power of student voice. We understand that when students are empowered to speak up...

Unleashing Youth Voices: Soapbox Nation Mainstage Event

In today’s rapidly evolving social and political landscape, the influence of youth voices cannot be emphasized enough. More than ever, young...

Celebrating 25 Years of Learning Democracy by Doing Democracy: Mikva Challenge’s Annual Report

As we reflect on our organization’s remarkable 25-year journey and the profound impact it has had on countless young leaders, we’re...

Meeting the Moment: The Power of Mikva Challenge’s Programming

By Robyn Lingo, Mikva’s Chief of Strategy & Impact A recent article in EdWeek highlights some very concerning, and very consistent...

CEO Verneé Green featured in The Hill

Mikva Challenge is pleased to share that CEO Verneé Green was featured in The Hill this week. In her op-ed, Green...

How do Mikva youth compare to peer groups regarding civic engagement?

During the 2020 Presidential Election, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) surveyed young adults –...

Students Get on Their Soapbox About Issues Important to Them

From Jefferson County Public Schools | March 29, 2021 Students Get on Their Soapbox About Issues Important to Them

WBEZ: Chicago’s K-8 Classes Are Back To In-Person. But What’s Next For High Schoolers?

From WBEZ By Meha Ahmad | Mar. 25, 6:56 p.m. CT Chicago’s K-8 Classes Are Back To In-Person. But What’s Next...

Student speeches take on issues

From Concord Monitor | 3/30/21 Student speeches take on issues

623(!) and counting – Today’s Youth Reshaping Democracy

ABC: Our Chicago – Town hall examines city’s women in leadership roles amid Women’s History Month

From ABC 7 | Thursday, March 18, 2021 Our Chicago: Town hall examines city’s women in leadership roles amid Women’s History...

Mikva Challenge DC Virtual Spring Benefit 2021

Mikva Challenge DC Virtual Spring Benefit 2021 | Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:30 – 7:00pm EDT The Mikva DC Spring Benefit...

Cultivating empathic listening in democratic education

From: Theory & Research in Social Education Cultivating empathic listening in democratic education By: Molly W. Andolina & Hilary G. Conklin...

Week of Action: CHA Youth Summit

Calling all youth in grades 7-12! This year’s CHA Youth Summit is virtual and will include four days of youth-led workshops...

Issues to Action Kickoff

Students, you are invited to join a community of other young people from around the country at the Mikva Challenge Issues to...

2020 Annual Report: Youth Reshaping Democracy

Just out! Read our 2020 Annual Report: Youth Reshaping Democracy. 2020 was a year of challenge and resilience. Mikva continued to...

Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV): Interview with Mikva Youth London and Emanuel

From Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV) | Jan 25, 2021 Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV): Interview with Mikva Youth London and...