HOPE Coalition

Model & Strategy.

Descriptor.

HOPE podcast will provide a platform for youth to share their experiences using social media. In each episode, they will imagine how they would design the platform to meet the needs of young people online.

Problem.

Social media has shaped us in so many unimaginable ways, especially young people who become active online at an early age. While young people were not at the center of the creators' minds during the design of social media, youth make up a large part of the consumers of social media platforms. We absorb an endless amount of messages and content, and there is a lack of conversation about how social media messages impact our mental health.

Solution.

As we work towards building a healthy relationship with social media, we will provide tips about how youth can be safer and more mindful of their online presence. We believe young people can design healthy solutions to social media platforms by leaning into youth’s creativity and lived experience.