2. the situation.
Arts funding across the country is being cut and the need
for technological literacy is finally entering the mainstream
consciousness.
Children are more technologically literate than ever, but
have not been taught how to channel this proficiency into
something productive and positive for their communities
and society at large.
3. the challenge.
How do we create a future that
is connected, caring, and
culturally aware?
6. our mission.
to make the world smaller through
hip hop, technology and education.
7. about.
Since 2004, we have been fostering diversity, cross-cultural
understanding, and social change with educational programming
and events, music festivals and conferences. Helmed by a
diverse set of volunteers, we are united by a deep love for music,
and our faith in its power as a tool for social change.
8. our goal.
To empower children to harness their
talent in a way that is unique and global.
We accomplish this through:
• workshops
• educational programming
• events
11. case study.
On October 2010, World Up joined REDU to launch
RE:FORM SCHOOL, an interactive art exhibit uniting legions
of visual artists, community leaders and educators to send a
loud message that the time has come to fix our ailing public
school system.
Participants included Michel Gondry, Swoon, Shepard
Fairey, Chris Johanson and over a hundred more.
15. the living remix
The Living Remix is a live recording session in which we
bring together kids and world renowned hip hop artists to
create a music track and have the track remixed by
producers and other children worldwide, in real-time.
16. the Living Remix according to Lupe Fiasco:
“Taking everything in its simplest format and letting [the kids] do it.
Then, give that [track] to the world so it’s constantly growing... Let’s
send it to Brazil, let these dudes put their take on it, then send it to
India, let these dudes put their take on it, now send it back and we’re
going to change this a little bit, and send it back to Brazil. So it’s
never a finished product, it’s always a work in progress.”
17. the outcome
Not only did we accomplish our mission:
education
hip hop technology
18. the outcome
... we also generated
conversation around our cause.
21. then what?
We were inspired to take World Up to the next
level and push the boundaries of our
imagination and technology to create a global,
educated community united through hip hop.
22. how?
• more workshops
ex: Hip Hop Hackers
• provide platforms for kids to use
technology beyond workshops
ex: Indaba
• build the World Up platform to
create a stronger Global community
23. how can we help you?
• create goodwill
• global exposure/publicity
• test out your technology
24. how can you help us?
• sponsorships
• resources
• partnerships
