This blog post was one of the series we did for the “She Will Innovate” competition, launched by Intel Corporation and Ashoka Changemakers to find innovative technology solutions to enrich the lives of girls. In this series, we discussed the question of “What is a challenge to the women in your community and what solution have you found from within your own context and resources to address that challenge?” We welcome you to share and join the discussion with our thought leader Kate Krontiris in the Speak Up Space.

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I recently had the pleasure of meeting 11-year-old Raven Holston-Turner. The day I met her, she had henna tattoos all over her hands and was handling a digital soldering iron.

A native of Detroit, Raven solders badges that light up, creates gigantic puppets, and sews Indian saris. … Read More »

Reboot is very proud to be serving on the Community Advisory Board for the Harlem Justice Corps, a career development and service learning program for justice-involved young men and women who are seeking employment, education services, and meaningful opportunities to serve their communities. In addition to improving education and employment outcomes for Corps members, this new initiative aims to reduce returns to incarceration, and support community development in Harlem. It is part of the broader New York City Justice Corps, and incubated through a partnership of the Harlem Community Justice Center, the Center for Employment Opportunities, Literacy Partners, the College Initiative, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Phew! That’s a lot of partners! But it speaks to the rich variety of inputs flowing into this important new program.

Many people do not realize the intensity of the challenge of reentry in … Read More »