Geared UP
Personal and Professional Development for youth ages 11 and up. Must meet certain criteria to join.
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A Christ-centered community where youth (13+) and mentors grow in God, build real friendships, and have fun online and offline.
07/13/2026
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EVERY CHILD HAS POTENTIAL SOMETIMES IT JUST APPEARS IN THE MOST UNEXPECTED WAY π€―
When Rafael Winardi was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at just two and a half years old, his parents feared they might never hear him speak.
Then something astonishing happened...
After doctors suggested introducing a tablet, Rafael became captivated by English nursery rhymes and educational videos online.
Months later...
..his first spoken words weren't in Portuguese.
They were in fluent English.
By the age of seven, Rafael had taught himself to understand and communicate in nine languages, while also learning to play multiple musical instruments entirely by ear. π²
His journey is nothing short of remarkable.
But it's also important to remember that autism is a spectrum.
Every autistic child is unique, and not every child will develop extraordinary abilities like Rafael. Their strengths, challenges, and paths are all different.
What Rafael's story reminds us is that potential doesn't always look the way we expect.
Sometimes, with patience, support, and the right opportunities, hidden gifts find their own way to shine. π§‘
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
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They were on the road to building generational wealth!
Pr***en siblings launched Stock Up Kids, a brand focused on teaching other children about the stock market, according to TheGrio.
Kali, 13, and Spirit, 11, Rahman were a brother-and-sister duo who became interested in the stock market at a young age through paper trading on a financial app. They later used what they learned to launch Stock Up Kids and help other children build financial literacy.
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01/28/2026
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At just 12-year-old, Eniola Shokunbi created a low-cost air filtration system that removes over 99% of viruses, turning a school project into a public health breakthrough. Backed by $11.5 million in state funding, her innovation is now protecting classrooms across Connecticut. π¬οΈ
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