The Not Alone Project

Problem:

There has been a steady increase in youth leaving the rural areas of Northern California to live in a larger city. The continuous outflow of people from rural regions poses many issues, including urban expansion, environmental pollution, and the depletion of natural resources.

Solution:

Through our research, we found that youth identifying with the LGBTQ+ community often feel pressured to explore outside of rural communities to find acceptance. Therefore, we targeted the often associated homophobia in rural areas by creating a high school presentation service to create a safe space to have difficult conversations surrounding the LGBTQ+ community. Our service provides a presentation that educates students, faculty, and staff of all orientations about terms in the community, being a supportive ally, and providing real-world examples of homophobia today, all while validating experiences unique to the LGBTQ+ community.

Team:

Jenna Lateano, Andrew Clifton, Daniela Zamora, Hunter Hernandez

Programs:

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, Quicktime, Google Forms