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The MY HERO Global Exchange engages underserved young people from around
the world in a participatory experience that promotes a positive view of
humanity. Led by accomplished video artists and media educators, GX
workshops introduce young people to 21st century digital arts and media
literacy skills. Participants publish their hero stories, art and films
to share with our global online audience. The project seeks to bridge
the digital divide and build cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
The GLOBAL EXCHANGE was launched in Southern California by The MY HERO
Project with support from a grant from The U.S. State Department Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Representatives from around the
world were able to quickly advance skills in digital media production by
creating "hero films" with the MY HERO team. This program was designed to help overseas partners understand how
to prepare their communities to take part in this global exchange.
The Global Exchange promotes cross- cultural understanding, media and
computer literacy, and empowers young people to believe in their own
ability to create positive change in the world. Corporations,
foundations and individuals can help MY HERO provide students with
access to the internet and media production tools so that all can share
stories of hope and bring new inspiration to this exciting, global
online community.
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"The MY HERO team continues to deliver a
high quality program with commendable
outcomes that include not just the
development of videos and the skills
necessary to produce them and the ever-
growing repository of videos and MY HERO
stories on the Web, but also the incalculable
benefit of the cross-cultural relations built
through the exchanges." - Rockman Et Al
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The My Hero Project is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Donations to this non-profit project are fully tax deductible.
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