World Hope Project
THE WORLD HOPE PROJECT
Happy International Mother Earth Day! We are Rosa Medina and Tina Harlow, co-producers of the World Hope Project (WHP), an international children’s video troupe comprised of gifted children from 27 countries. Rosa is a Peruvian educator and Tina, a child and family therapist—both living in Colorado. The World Hope Project team collaborate together on Zoom calls to create videos that spread hope and ideas for positive societal change. This is a passion project for each participant and there is no monetary gain.
THE INSPIRATION
Prior to COVID-19, Tina was observing hopelessness in many of the gifted kids with whom she works—especially in regards to the climate crisis. Glimmers of hope emerged from the pandemic in moments of solidarity and positive environmental impacts, catalyzing the World Hope Project.
THE ISSUES
A few months ago, we asked each of the children to complete an open-ended survey. When the children were asked what they wanted to share with the world, their responses focused on climate change, racial equality, gender equality, unity, concern for animals, distribution of wealth, etc. Climate was mentioned the most. It is in honor of International Mother Earth Day this Thursday, April 22nd, that we release our second video. In the video, the children lead through example and hope to inspire adults to do the same.
THE COLLABORATION
The wish of these gifted children is for their voices to be heard by as many people as possible. We are hoping that the gifted community will collaborate with us to support them and make this wish come true. If this video resonates with you, we ask that you share it. We are a no-budget operation so algorithms alone pale in comparison to the power of the gifted community when we come together. If you wish to support this effort, please do any or all of the following:
Email the video as a gift to your personal and business contacts any time this week.
Like, share and subscribe to our World Hope Project YouTube channel.
THE HOPE
Our hope lies in shifting our perspective from “me” to “we.” The time has come for a new social construct rooted in global connection instead of individual protection. When the children look at we adults, may they see hope. In gratitude, Tina and Rosa
