Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism

Team Harmony has partnered with the internationally recognized communications college, Emerson College and college partners, to create and conduct the Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism (VIA). The goal of this innovative Virtual Institute is to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to be an effective advocate and activist for social and racial justice.

This Virtual Institute will be taught by established and recognized Emerson College professors and will also feature presentations from prominent community organizers and advocates focusing on the skills, tactics and tools required to peacefully advocate for equality and understanding for all.

Applicants must be 14-20 years and provide a reference from an educator or community leader when completing their application. The Institute will offer 10 select courses, each 60-minutes in length.

Enrollment for the first year of the Institute will be capped at 200 students from around the world. The accepted 200 students will be placed into 10 groups or “cohorts” of 20 students each, and each “cohort” will be tasked to develop, organize and implement an activity designed to foster bridge building and dialogue between diverse groups and to advocate for peace and justice for all. Students will have to make an official presentation of their Action Plan at the conclusion of the Institute and their presentation will be reviewed and judged by a panel of community activists and issue experts. The prestigious Team Harmony Award will be presented to the top three Action Plans. All Institute participants will be presented with The Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism (VIA) Certificate at the conclusion of the Institute.

The Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism is free of charge. If selected you will be participating in virtual courses over 12 weeks. The Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism starts on Saturday, January 23, 2021 and enrollment opens Fall 2020.

VIA Course Offerings will include the following:

1. Building Bridges
2. Using Social Media for Social Good
3. Public Relations 101
4. The Art Of Organizing
5. Art of Public Speaking
6. Creating Visibilty for the Cause
7. Starting a Movement or Campaign
8. INFLUENCING the INFLUENCERS
9. The Art of Organizing a PEACEFUL Demonstration
10. The Art of the Difficult Discussion
About Team Harmony

The Team Harmony Foundation is committed to educating, inspiring and engaging youth in the battle against hate in all its forms.

The primary goal of the Foundation will be to support year-round engagement, coalition building, and organizing efforts of students as they work to develop diverse coalitions and encourage collaboration across differences. We believe supporting coalition building amongst youth of all races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic statuses, orientations, legal status will serve to build bridges and further enhance student efforts to organize and fight against injustice and discrimination. This effort can result in the establishment of a new majority, one committed to altering our civic discourse for a better and more just future!

If you would like to continue on to the Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism application, please hit Next, which will take you to the first page of the application.

Personal Information
These personal statements help us become acquainted with you. It will demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. Please try to limit your responses to 500 words for each question. The following four questions are required. You will not be able to continue to the next page of the application until you have completed the following four questions.
1. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.*
2. Have you ever participated in a proactive effort to promote racial or social justice? Please explain.*
3. We will be discussing important issues affecting everyone around the world. What are some ways you can share your experiences with others in your school and community?
4. Why is it important for you to participate in the Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism?*
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Application Certification
Dear Team Harmony Virtual Institute for Activism Applicant:

The Virtual Institute for Activism is a program of the Team Harmony Foundation and is sponsored by the Team Harmony Foundation and numerous other corporate and community entities. This multimedia event is a unique combination of education, leadership training, interactive dialogue and inspiration.

If you need additional information about this event, please contact Kari Johnston at +1.617.912.3800 or kjohnston@therendongroup.com.
Applicant Consent

The Virutal Institute for Activism will take place over 3 months beginning in January 2021. By signing this application I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information in the application, including the essays, is my own work, factually true and honestly presented.
Applicant Signature*
Parent/Guardian Consent

This must be completed for all participants under the age of 18.

I hereby grant permission for the individual named above in the appliation to apply to the Team Harmony Foundation's Virtual Institute for Activism. The Virtual Institute for Activism will take place over 3 months beginning in January 2021. By signing in the box I certify the information in the application to be true and correct, to the best of my knowledge, and that this information can be used for the purpose of processing this Virtual Institute for Activism (VIA) application.
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For more information about the Team Harmony Foundation or the Virtual Institute for Activism please visit our web site at www.TeamHarmonyFoundation.org.
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