Changemaker Academy

Politics is failing young Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians. In all three societies, young people feel a certain dread about the world they’re inheriting. For their future to be brighter, young people must be given the tools to fix what is broken around them.

The pilot year of the Academy will consist of a mentor-guided, interactive leadership curriculum for 15-24-year-olds, taught by experienced changemakers who will, in turn, be challenged and inspired by the students themselves.

Graduates will be awarded a Certificate in Changemaking and offered three independent tracks for pursuing additional leadership opportunities. Participants in the program will gain the confidence, skills, contacts, resiliency, and practical experience to bring about generational change.

By providing integrated training and engagement opportunities to young people dissatisfied with their societies’ political cultures, Heart of a Nation aims to redefine leadership, reduce friction among potential allies, and significantly strengthen the forces of moderation.