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200+ HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GEM PROJECT FELLOWS

Youth action on big issues.

Newark, NEW JERSEY

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Justice track - 8/10/21 5:00 PM EST

Proposal Presentations

GEM PROJECT FELLOWS within the Justice Track developed proposals on a process of having youth representation on review boards, youth councils, and other leadership capacities where they share space with adults, which are effective. Fellows will also debut art in their virtual reality museum, while giving a virtual tour.

Proposal Presentations

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EDUcation track - 8/12/21 10:00 AM EST

YOUTH-LED PRESS CONFERENCE

YOUTH-LED PRESS CONFERENCE

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health equity TRACK - 8/13/21 5:00 pM EST

YOUTH AUTHORED OP-ED & WORKSHOPS (CSE)

GEM PROJECT FELLOWS- Youth are trained as facilitators on workshops and topics on consent, boundaries, gender identities, sexual orientation and more inclusive ways to engage their peers. They have also published Op-Eds in about the importance of Comprehensive Sexual Education to ensure all youth are protected and seen, especially LGBTQ+ youth.

YOUTH AUTHORED OP-ED & WORKSHOPS (CSE)

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Supported by


City of Newark
Newark Summer Youth Employment Fund
Victoria Foundation
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey
United Way of Greater Newark
Newark Thrives Grant

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If age 16-24, The Gem Project offers year-round programming and work as youth organizers each summer.