Our Story
Young Rebels with a Cause was co-created by two mums and their teenage daughters in response to two powerful insights: one from science, the other from young people themselves.
First
‘Neuroaesthetics studies show how engagement with the arts rewires neural circuitry and creates new pathways through the process of neuroplasticity that makes us happier’
Susan Magsamen (co-author Your Brain on Arts)
In short, creativity is vital for healthy development
Second:
We asked our teens and their their peers and we listened. In their own words:
“I’d rather be doing something fun and outdoors with friends.”
“Sometimes I’m with friends, but it’s just boring when everyone’s staring at a screen.
They’re not asking for more tech, they’re asking for more real-life experiences, more fun, and more connection.
“What kid tell Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones”
Survey done to 500 teens between 8 and 12 years in the United States ( Harris Poll , August 2025) Published in the Atlantic August 2025 “ What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones”
Yet few spaces are designed around what young people truly want: places where they can show up as themselves, do things they genuinely enjoy, and feel part of something that matters.
Young Rebels with a Cause is our answer:
Offline experiences where young adults can hang out, connect, create and belong, just as their parents did.
“To ensure students are prepared for what lies ahead, educators must support young people to develop social and emotional learning; empathy, collaboration and purpose."
Zvika Krieger Head of Technology Policy at the World Economic Forum- Fourth Revolution
