Dreams Are Dying!
Kids Need Champions
Over 2 Million Kids Attempted Suicide Last Year Alone, it is our time to take action.
Around the world, children’s dreams are dying. Overwhelmed by the pressures of social media, mental health challenges, and fractured communities, they’re losing the belief that their dreams can make a difference
The Heartbreaking Reality
Our children are silently suffering. Parents discover too late—walking into a room to find their child lifeless, with a goodbye note on their bed or scars hidden beneath their sleeves. Social media amplifies comparison, insecurity, and isolation, leaving children feeling that their dreams don’t matter and their lives lack meaning.
2 million suicide attempts by children annually in the U.S.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023).
70% of kids feel their dreams don’t matter.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2022).
Children spend an average of 7.5 hours a day on social media.
Source: Common Sense Media (2023).
Social media has doubled feelings of isolation in kids.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health (2023).
Real Story
A father recalls finding his 15-year-old daughter after she had taken her own life. ‘She was always so quiet in her room. I thought she was doing homework. I never knew she was hurting this much.
When children lose hope,
we lose the future!
Dreams Can Be Revived
Every child has a dream, but sometimes, they just need someone to believe in them. A Champion sees the spark of potential in a child and helps them reignite it. Together, we can show them that their dreams matter—and so do they.
Values for Champions :
As we shift toward hope, we begin to outline what it means to be a Champion:
Empathy:"Understanding the silent struggles kids face."
Support: "Showing up for kids when they need us most."
Inspiration: "Helping them see that their dreams can change the world."
The Open Doors Challenge: Be the Change
The Open Doors Challenge is a global movement to empower children to dream big and take action. Through your support as a Champion, kids turn their dreams into real-world impact. You’ll guide and inspire them, helping them see the future they can create.
Impact Highlight :
92% of children achieve more when they feel supported by a mentor or Champion (Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2022).
Real Story :
“Maria, 12, had a dream of creating a safe space for animals. She used to be shy and withdrawn, but her Champion helped her organize a neighborhood cleanup to protect wildlife. Today, she’s inspiring others in her community to act.”
Values for Champions :
As we explore the solution, we define the Champion’s role :
Action:"Taking steps to help kids dream again."
Guidance:"Helping children take their first steps toward action."
Leadership:"Being a hero to help them become heroes."
Visual :
A video montage of children sharing their dreams and taking action:
I dream of a world with clean oceans.
I dream of a world where everyone feels happy.
Be the Champion Kids Need
This isn’t just about saving dreams—it’s about saving lives. As a Champion, you’ll stand in the gap for children who feel invisible and help them see their worth. Together, we’ll transform despair into hope and unlock a world where dreams lead the way to unity.
Values for Champions :
This final shift highlights the greater purpose:
Unity:"Bringing families, communities, and nations together."
Hope: "Restoring belief in the power of dreams."
Future-Focused:"Empowering the next generation to lead us into a better tomorrow."
Real Story :
Values for Champions :
As we explore the solution, we define the Champion’s role :
Action:"Taking steps to help kids dream again." Guidance:"Helping children take their first steps toward action." Leadership: "Being a hero to help them become heroes."
When we champion children’s dreams, we empower the heroes who will lead us into a better tomorrow.
Sources for Statistics :
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023): Youth Suicide Statistics.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2022): Impact of Dreams on Mental Health in Adolescents.
- Common Sense Media (2023): Children’s Average Daily Social Media Usage Report.
- Journal of Adolescent Health (2023): Effects of Social Media on Mental Health.
- Harvard Graduate School of Education (2022): Benefits of Mentorship on Children’s Success.