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Join us in shaping the future of our youth—empower them with strength, courage, and self-love to overcome life’s challenges. Your support makes all the difference.
Join us in shaping the future of our youth—empower them with strength, courage, and self-love to overcome life’s challenges. Your support makes all the difference.
Join us in shaping the future of our youth—empower them with strength, courage, and self-love to overcome life’s challenges. Your support makes all the difference.
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The Rise in Mental Wellness Concerns
The surge in these platforms parallels a troubling increase in mental wellness issues among our youth. Studies indicate that adolescents spending over three hours daily on social platforms face double the risk of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. Specific statistics highlight the severity of the situation:
Self Perception:
Pressure to Curate Content: Approximately 40% of teens feel compelled to post content that enhances their image or garners substantial engagement, leading to curated portrayals that may not reflect their authentic selves.
Feelings of Exclusion: About 31% of teens report that social media makes them feel as though their friends are excluding them, highlighting a disparity between online perceptions and offline realities.
Peer Interactions:
Reduced Face-to-Face Communication: In 2018, only 24% of teens engaged with friends in person daily, compared to 60% who interacted online with the same frequency, indicating a shift towards digital over direct communication.
Cyberbullying: Nearly half (46%) of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have encountered cyberbullying, including offensive name-calling, spreading of false rumors, and physical threats.
Sleep Disruption: A significant number of teens report using screens until midnight or later, disrupting sleep patterns and contributing to mental health challenges.
Body Image Issues: Approximately 46% of adolescents feel that social media negatively impacts their body image, leading to diminished self-esteem.
a call to action
Join Us in Making a Difference
The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and so are its impacts on our youth. Your support can drive change, offering education and resources to help our youth thrive in this complex environment. Together, we can empower the next generation to harness the benefits of technology while safeguarding their mental and emotional well-being.
impact
The Rise in Mental Wellness Concerns
The surge in these platforms parallels a troubling increase in mental wellness issues among our youth. Studies indicate that adolescents spending over three hours daily on social platforms face double the risk of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms. Specific statistics highlight the severity of the situation:
Self Perception:
Pressure to Curate Content: Approximately 40% of teens feel compelled to post content that enhances their image or garners substantial engagement, leading to curated portrayals that may not reflect their authentic selves.
Feelings of Exclusion: About 31% of teens report that social media makes them feel as though their friends are excluding them, highlighting a disparity between online perceptions and offline realities.
Peer Interactions:
Reduced Face-to-Face Communication: In 2018, only 24% of teens engaged with friends in person daily, compared to 60% who interacted online with the same frequency, indicating a shift towards digital over direct communication.
Cyberbullying: Nearly half (46%) of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have encountered cyberbullying, including offensive name-calling, spreading of false rumors, and physical threats.
Sleep Disruption: A significant number of teens report using screens until midnight or later, disrupting sleep patterns and contributing to mental health challenges.
Body Image Issues: Approximately 46% of adolescents feel that social media negatively impacts their body image, leading to diminished self-esteem.
a call to action
Join Us in Making a Difference
The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and so are its impacts on our youth. Your support can drive change, offering education and resources to help our youth thrive in this complex environment. Together, we can empower the next generation to harness the benefits of technology while safeguarding their mental and emotional well-being.
Why
The Digital Dilemma: Protecting our Youth in a Hyperconnected World
Today's digital age has significantly altered how youths interact with themselves and each other. While these platforms offer avenues for connection, they also present challenges that affect daily interactions. 95% of adolescents aged 13 to 17 actively engaging on social media platforms . This unprecedented access to information and online communities offers both opportunities and challenges.
the need for change
The Power of Prevention: Teaching Youth to Thrive in a Digital Age
The convergence of increased digital engagement and rising mental wellness concerns underscores the urgency for proactive measures. Educating our youth on self-awareness and resilience is crucial. Our initiative at Changing Humanity Corp's H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y. program—which emphasizes Humility, Understanding, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Nurturing, Trust, and "You"—are vital in fostering self-love and confidence. Such programs equip young individuals with tools to navigate online and in person challenges, building resilience against negative influences, and cultivating a strong sense of self.
how can i help?
Be the Change: Support Mental Wellness for the Next Generation
Your support is crucial in bringing the H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y. program to life and ensuring children have the tools to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Here's how you can help:
Donate to support our H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y initiative.
Attend our inaugural gala Oct 17th, 2025.
Sponsor our inaugural gala to support the need for change.
Why
The Digital Dilemma: Protecting our Youth in a Hyperconnected World
Today's digital age has significantly altered how youths interact with themselves and each other. While these platforms offer avenues for connection, they also present challenges that affect daily interactions. 95% of adolescents aged 13 to 17 actively engaging on social media platforms . This unprecedented access to information and online communities offers both opportunities and challenges.
the need for change
The Power of Prevention: Teaching Youth to Thrive in a Digital Age
The convergence of increased digital engagement and rising mental wellness concerns underscores the urgency for proactive measures. Educating our youth on self-awareness and resilience is crucial. Our initiative at Changing Humanity Corp's H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y. program—which emphasizes Humility, Understanding, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Nurturing, Trust, and "You"—are vital in fostering self-love and confidence. Such programs equip young individuals with tools to navigate online and in person challenges, building resilience against negative influences, and cultivating a strong sense of self.
how can i help?
Be the Change: Support Mental Wellness for the Next Generation
Your support is crucial in bringing the H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y. program to life and ensuring children have the tools to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Here's how you can help:
Donate to support our H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y initiative.
Attend our inaugural gala Oct 17th, 2025.
Sponsor our inaugural gala to support the need for change.
Our approach
Public Awareness Initiatives
Changing Humanity’s public awareness initiatives are designed to transform the way we talk about mental wellness through campaigns, community outreach, and partnerships.
H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y program initiative also focus on awareness about the importance of emotional intelligence. Every donation brings us one step closer to reaching more youth in need. The more support we receive, the greater the impact we can make in empowering our youth with the tools they need to thrive. Every dollar counts in helping us spread the H.U.M.A.N.I.T.Y program which fosters self-love, resilience, and confidence, creating lasting change in the lives of the next generation. Together, we can turn this urgent initiative into a movement that shapes a brighter future for youth everywhere.
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Join our Volunteer Community: Empower Youth, Create Lasting Change.
Become a vital part of our volunteer community and help us empower youth to overcome today’s challenges. By joining, you’ll play an essential role in spreading awareness, supporting mental wellness, and providing the tools our youth need to build resilience, confidence, and self-love. Every action counts. Your involvement will make a real impact. Click here to sign up and learn how you can contribute to this crucial mission. Together, we can inspire the next generation and make a lasting difference.
Team
Meet the Board Members
Jacqueline Ko
Jacqueline Ko is the founder of Changing Humanity Corp. As a mother of three, mental wellness advocate, and passionate leader, Jacqueline’s life mission is to help children build the emotional resilience they need to thrive. With a strong background in marketing and advertising, as well as a decade of experience founding and leading a globally successful LED company, she is committed to creating lasting change.
With the rise of technology and social media contributing to increasing depression and negative influences at a younger age, Jacqueline is committed to leveraging the benefits of tech to counterbalance these challenges and promote positive change. Through Changing Humanity Corp, Jacqueline aims to empower children with the tools to practice humility, mindfulness, empathy, confidence, and self-love, fostering a future grounded in compassion and understanding.
Jacqueline Ko
Jacqueline Ko is the founder of Changing Humanity Corp. As a mother of three, mental wellness advocate, and passionate leader, Jacqueline’s life mission is to help children build the emotional resilience they need to thrive. With a strong background in marketing and advertising, as well as a decade of experience founding and leading a globally successful LED company, she is committed to creating lasting change.
With the rise of technology and social media contributing to increasing depression and negative influences at a younger age, Jacqueline is committed to leveraging the benefits of tech to counterbalance these challenges and promote positive change. Through Changing Humanity Corp, Jacqueline aims to empower children with the tools to practice humility, mindfulness, empathy, confidence, and self-love, fostering a future grounded in compassion and understanding.
Jacqueline Ko
Founder
Jacqueline Ko is the founder of Changing Humanity Corp. As a mother of three, mental wellness advocate, and passionate leader, Jacqueline’s life mission is to help children build the emotional resilience they need to thrive. With a strong background in marketing and advertising, as well as a decade of experience founding and leading a globally successful LED company, she is committed to creating lasting change.
With the rise of technology and social media contributing to increasing depression and negative influences at a younger age, Jacqueline is committed to leveraging the benefits of tech to counterbalance these challenges and promote positive change. Through Changing Humanity Corp, Jacqueline aims to empower children with the tools to practice humility, mindfulness, empathy, confidence, and self-love, fostering a future grounded in compassion and understanding.
Jacqueline Ko
Founder
Jacqueline Ko is the founder of Changing Humanity Corp. As a mother of three, mental wellness advocate, and passionate leader, Jacqueline’s life mission is to help children build the emotional resilience they need to thrive. With a strong background in marketing and advertising, as well as a decade of experience founding and leading a globally successful LED company, she is committed to creating lasting change.
With the rise of technology and social media contributing to increasing depression and negative influences at a younger age, Jacqueline is committed to leveraging the benefits of tech to counterbalance these challenges and promote positive change. Through Changing Humanity Corp, Jacqueline aims to empower children with the tools to practice humility, mindfulness, empathy, confidence, and self-love, fostering a future grounded in compassion and understanding.
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