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Adobe Youth Voices

Adobe Youth Voices -A global philanthropic initiative to empower youth in underserved communities

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) aims to empower youth in underserved communities around the globe with real-world experiences and 21st-century tools to communicate their ideas, exhibit their potential, and take action in their communities. Launched in June 2006, Adobe Youth Voices is The Adobe Foundation’s global signature philanthropy program designed to provide youth in underserved communities with the critical skills they need to become active and engaged members of their communities and the world at large.
Adobe has committed to providing financial, software, and global volunteer support amounting to more than US$10 million over five years. With a focus on empowering youth, Adobe Youth Voices supports young people in and out of school and encourages the use of cutting-edge multimedia tools to communicate and share their ideas, demonstrate their potential, and take action where they live.

A program with three guiding principles: Engage, Enhance, Exhibit Engaging

young people in exciting and meaningful new ways. Adobe Youth Voices provides an unparalleled opportunity for middle school and high school youth to communicate their concerns, aspirations, and vision. Young people who may have been feeling disengaged learn how to think creatively, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively — all critically important skills that can help them attain a competitive edge in school, career, and life.
Enhancing educators' skills and resources. The program provides comprehensive professional development in teaching strategies that incorporate cutting-edge digital tools. Those who work with youth can learn new ways to encourage the use of 21st-century communications skills in telling stories that make a real impact.
Exhibiting participants' work is a key element of the Adobe Youth Voices program. The program provides youth with forums in which to share their vision and voice for a public purpose — via traveling art exhibits, film screenings, and festivals; on the Internet; in publications; and through other local and global venues.
American India Foundation is the implementing partner for the program in India and the programs is running at the following schools/NGO’s’

Noida/Delhi

Akshay Pratishthan, Chetram Sharma Kanya Inter College, Noida Public Senior Sec School, Kamlesh Balika Vidyalaya, Rani Dutta Arya Vidyalaya, Jamia Middle School & Jamia Senior Sec School, Vidya Integrated Development for Youth and Adults, Vedik Kanya High School, Marwari Senior Sec School

Bangalore

Government High School, Jyothipura, Vivekavardhini High School, Government Girls' High School, Adugodi, Government Urdu High School, Barlane, Government High School, Cotton Pet,Government High School, Kadabagere, Government High School, Garudacharpalya, Government High School, Tank Garden, Government High School, Kalker, Government High School, Beratena Agrahara Association for Promoting Social Action, Slum Jagathu, Samvada, Christel House India Learning Centre, Association of People with Disability