# Youthspiration Social organizations target youth to build a future of do-gooders. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Oct 25, 2011, updated Oct 26, 2011 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/youthspiration ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Youthspiration trend? **Youthspiration:** Motivating and inspiring the youth to take on social issues is becoming the basis for many social campaigns as more young people today recognize their role in changing the world. Thus, with the increasing number of youth showing interest in taking part in social initiatives, many social organizations are recognizing the impact and future potential of empowering the youth to lead their causes and are thus creating messages specifically targeted to this market. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 13 to Oct 25, 2011 - Published: Oct 25, 2011 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Youthspiration trend ### Youth empowerment Social organizations are recognizing the impact and future potential of empowering the youth to lead social causes and are thus creating messages specifically targeted to this market. ### Crowdfunding for social initiatives Crowdfunding platforms tailored for social innovators are important in addressing the issue of lack of funding and resources needed for social enterprise to grow and become sustainable. ### Cause-based social networks Platforms like Koodooz provide a free learning and inspiration platform for students to use both in school and out to creatively address humanitarian challenges. ## What the Youthspiration trend means for industry ### For Social organizations Social organizations recognize the impact and potential of empowering the youth to lead social causes and are creating messages specifically targeted to this market. ### For Crowdfunding Crowdfunding platforms tailored for social innovators are important in addressing the issue of lack of funding and resources needed for social enterprise to grow and become sustainable. ### For Youth-targeted marketing Businesses can tap into the potential of youth-driven innovation by targeting them with messages and campaigns that promotes community building, environmental causes, and social entrepreneurship. ## Trend signals for Youthspiration Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 59%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 59% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Youthspiration trend 8 featured examples from Jun 13 to Oct 25, 2011. - [The American Express Canada ‘Room For Thought' Winners (Sponsored)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-express-canada-room-for-thought-winners) (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Developing new technologies to create interactive music installations that engage the public in unique ways. - [Hip-Hop Social Enterprises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-block-foundation): The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability (Category: Social Good) Implication: The clothing line of the Global Block Foundation presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate ethical and sustainable production practices while promoting socia… - [Motivational Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhils): Portugese Street Artist VHILS Provides Encouragement and Excitement (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Artists and galleries can embrace and support street art as a powerful form of self-expression and cultural commentary. - [Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startsomegood): ‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives (Category: Social Good) Implication: Application of innovative business models to address social and environmental challenges. - [Cause-Based Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koodooz-social-network): KooDooZ Acts as a Soapbox for Youth Entrepreneurs (Category: Social Good) Implication: KooDooZ platform exemplifies the potential for innovative learning programs and platforms that promote youth entrepreneurship and philanthropy. - [Youth-Inspiring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-s-legacy): 'Levi's Legacy' Video Encourages Positive Change (Category: Marketing) Implication: Fashion brands can leverage their influence to inspire youth and promote positive change through their campaigns. - [Shocking Bathroom Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-a-sht): The MTV 'Give a Sh*t' Project Raises Awareness on the Throne (Category: Marketing) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new strategies for nonprofit organizations to effectively engage youth in activism and leverage social media platforms for greater aware… - [Change-Making Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-venture): Ashoka's Youth Venture Empowers Young People to Promote Positivity (Category: Social Good) Implication: The education industry can benefit from incorporating youth empowerment programs that encourage social entrepreneurship and practical skills for creating change. ## Recent trend clusters - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Smile Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smile-cosmetics) (Fashion) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) - [Errand Leisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/errand-leisure) (Business) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) - 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