Mikva Challenge DC

Mikva Challenge DC Mikva Challenge DC provides opportunities for young people to engage in action civics and community problem solving, and seeks to increase youth voice

Mikva Challenge Summer Fellows visited Magistrate Judge Faruqui at the United States District Court to participate in a ...
07/28/2026

Mikva Challenge Summer Fellows visited Magistrate Judge Faruqui at the United States District Court to participate in a mock trial centered on student rights and network with civic partners in the law profession.

“One of the most memorable parts of this experience for me was getting to argue in front of a real judge. As a person interested in law it was a great experience to picture myself in a court room” - Owen, a Mikva Summer Fellow

Thank you to Judge Faruqui and Kristin at the District Court for making this annual experience happen for our young people!

Meet Shaelyn, our DCPS Office of School Improvements Summer Fellow! She is a freshman at University of Tampa and partici...
07/23/2026

Meet Shaelyn, our DCPS Office of School Improvements Summer Fellow! She is a freshman at University of Tampa and participated in the Student Voice Council for the past two years.

Shaelyn is currently working on the XQ Magazine. One of her highlights has been being a youth panelist at the DCPS Base Camp Orientation for new principals.

An issue Shaelyn is passionate about is women’s rights 📣

Meet Blen, our DCPS Student Placement Team Summer Fellow! She is a senior at Benjamin Banneker High School and participa...
07/23/2026

Meet Blen, our DCPS Student Placement Team Summer Fellow! She is a senior at Benjamin Banneker High School and participated in the 25-26 Safety and Justice Council.

Blen is currently working on data collection, preparing a student focus group, and developing a website page for the office. One highlight of her experience has been networking and sharing her voice!

A fun fact about Blen is that she likes to sing & dance 💃🎤

The Office of the DC Attorney General launched the 2026 High School Advisory Council to provide youth-centered policy so...
07/14/2026

The Office of the DC Attorney General launched the 2026 High School Advisory Council to provide youth-centered policy solutions to DC’s largest juvenile justice and safety issues in collaboration with Mikva Challenge.

Each Wednesday, the students will engage in community building, public speaking, research and preparing for their final presentation where AG Brian Schwalb will hear the student recommendations and decide on which to implement in the future.

Shoutout to the Office of the DC Attorney General for continuing our summer partnership with the High School Advisory Council! DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb

🔔 Reminder: Join Mikva Challenge, DC Action, Black Swan Academy Youth Power & Safety Collective, MLOV DC, DC Girls Coali...
04/13/2026

🔔 Reminder: Join Mikva Challenge, DC Action, Black Swan Academy Youth Power & Safety Collective, MLOV DC, DC Girls Coalition, and My Brother's Keeper for the 2026 Youth Led Mayoral Candidate Forum!

This event hosted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at Trinity Washington University will bring together youth from across the city to engage in democracy through activities and a panel-style discussion from the eligible candidates, Janese Lewis George, Vincent Orange, Rhonda Hamilton, Robert Gross, Muhsin Boe Umar, and Ernest Johnson, running for DC Mayor to know how they plan to address the most pressing youth concerns. Voter Registration and Ranked Choice Voting Information will be available through DC Board of Elections, Leauge of Women Voters DC & Grow Democracy DC 🗳️

Doors open at 4:30pm & the event runs from 5-7pm‼️ Community service hours and food will be available for registered attendees. Please register using the link in our bio or visit tinyurl.com/2026mayorforum

We would also like to thank our additional partners PAVE and LaJoy Johnson Law.

Join Mikva Challenge, DC State Board of Education, The Office of the Student Advocate and EdTrust at Trinity Washington ...
04/10/2026

Join Mikva Challenge, DC State Board of Education, The Office of the Student Advocate and EdTrust at Trinity Washington University Main Hall on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:30-8:00pm for an afternoon of civic leadership and solution building curated by youth, for youth!

This event will feature a civics fair, an opportunity to create & pitch your solutions on issues impacting youth to local decision-makers, community service hours and more!

Register here: bit.ly/yclsummit26 or click the link in our bio!

DC youth this is YOUR moment 👏🏽The Student Justice Council is bringing together students from Wards 1–5 to speak directl...
03/23/2026

DC youth this is YOUR moment 👏🏽

The Student Justice Council is bringing together students from Wards 1–5 to speak directly with State Board of Education representatives about what’s really happening in our schools.

This isn’t just another event. This is a youth-led space where your voice matters, your experiences are heard, and your ideas can turn into real change.

🗣️ Got something to say about school safety?
📚 Want better support in your school?
💡 Have ideas for solutions?

Pull up. Bring your friends. Be part of the conversation.

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Charles Sumner Museum (1201 17th St NW, Washington, DC)

🍕 Food provided
🎓 Community service hours available
👥 Open to all 8th–12th grade students

🔗 RSVP at https://forms.gle/hXxvzc8tLMyXbFNf6!

Let’s make sure youth voices from EVERY ward are in the room 💯

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655 15th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington D.C., DC
20005

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