Empowering the Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurs
A youth-focused platform supporting high school and college students in turning social innovation ideas into real-world projects.
Who We Are
Dreambuilders Today is a social entrepreneurship support platform for high school and college students.
We support early-stage social innovation projects by providing mentorship, community, and fiscal sponsorship, helping young people turn ideas into real-world impact.
We believe future social entrepreneurs grow through hands-on exploration, collaboration, and learning by doing.
Our Purpose | Mission & Vision
Our mission is to support youth in developing social innovation projects and becoming socially responsible leaders.
Our vision is a global, youth-led community where young people collaborate across cultures to address real-world challenges.
How We Work | Our Values
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Youth-Led – Students lead; adults guide and support
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Learning by Doing – Growth matters more than outcomes
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Community – Collaboration over competition
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Access – Opportunity should not depend on background
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Global Perspective – Cross-cultural learning and cooperation
Projects
Discover student-led social innovation projects at various stages—from early ideas to active initiatives.
Each project highlights:
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The problem it seeks to address
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The team behind the work
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Its learning journey and impact goals
Submit a Project
Dreambuilders Today welcomes early-stage ideas.
You do not need:
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A registered organization
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A finished plan
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Prior social entrepreneurship experience
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A clear problem or social need
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A thoughtful idea or approach
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Willingness to learn, collaborate, and iterate
Submit Your Project Idea
How Projects Are Reviewed
Projects are reviewed with a learning-first mindset, based on:
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Clarity of the problem
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Social relevance and intent
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Creativity and thoughtfulness
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Feasibility at the student level
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Openness to feedback and growth
Get Involved & We're Hiring...
Dreambuilders Today brings together students, mentors, and partners who believe in youth-led social change. Here’s how you can participate and what to expect:
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Submit a Project
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All projects are student-led.
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Each project must have two adult advisors: one for project guidance and one for financial oversight.
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Projects should meet our submission standards: clear goals, measurable impact, and a plan for execution.
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Fiscal Sponsorship
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Allows student projects to raise funds safely and legally without forming a nonprofit.
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Adult advisors manage the finances, ensuring accountability and proper use of funds.
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Students can focus on building ideas, learning responsibility, and creating real-world impact.
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Volunteer Service Hours
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Students may earn verified volunteer hours for their project participation.
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Mentors and Partners
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Mentors and partners may qualify for volunteer recognition or employer matching, supporting youth-led projects and community impact.
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Join Our Student Leadership Team | Join Our Board of Directors