MAP - Testimonials

Students

“I personally love acting so it was really cool to be in the acting group. And I've always wanted to go on a mission trip to Africa so it was a special thing for me to watch the short independent film from Africa. This experience was very powerful for me.”

- SF Youth Participant, Jam Session

“My favorite part was collaborating with people new and experiencing a different aspect of art and technology.”

- SF Youth Participant, Jam Session

Educators

“Through my participation in [the] Global Youth Media and Arts Program, I have been able to incorporate international issues in art teaching, strengthening both disciplines...I have really seen students' interest in community and global affairs rise and this innovative approach of using media and arts to engage youth has proven very successful...”

- Sharon Taylor, Middle College High School, NY

“[The Jam Session] totally inspired me and my students to come back to school and start our project...and then the field trip just continued that energy. The day was very well organized and seemed to go off without a hitch...The presentations at the end were awesome, and definitely my favorite part.”

- NYC Educator

“The "Edible City" Chinatown field trip was FABULOUS! Thank you for consistently providing such wonderfully enriching, thought provoking and engaging opportunities for HSGC students through the MAP program. We are looking forward to diving into the artistic creation component with our program participants this week. I think they are going to wow us with their depth of critical, creative thought and expression around the issues. Thank you for inspiring them!”

- NYC Educator

“My girls came away from this program with improved self esteem; gained artistic, self-sustaining skills; and were exposed to a diverse and dynamic community.”

- SF Educator

“To have their accomplishment displayed and taken seriously helps validate (them) and gives these young people real expectations for successful projects.”

- SF Educator

“World Savvy is a fabulous organization that is providing students, teachers and their communities with innovative ways to express their concerns for themselves and their world.”

- SF Educator