Believe In What’s Possible

Gen Z is being gaslit by politics.

We are told we are disengaged - that we don’t care, don’t listen, and don’t vote. And yet, Gen Z has never had full access to the tools, space, or power we need to engage. This is not the fault of youth. It is the fault of political systems and structures that do not include us and it is time for this to change.

  • Photo credit to Word Musinguzi

  • Photo credit to Word Musinguzi

  • Photo credit to Word Musinguzi

  • Photo credit to Word Musinguzi

  • Photo credit to Word Musinguzi

Youth-led & Youth-centered

Believe In What’s Possible is a youth-led nonpartisan nonprofit working to reveal, center, and support youth leadership in Minnesota’s political processes. Together, we aim to sustainably increase youth voter turnout by 5% in state primaries and municipal elections in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud, MN.

Turn Up to Turn Out

An event series held during the early voting period that sparks sustained political engagement, encourages creative expression, and inspires voting - all while surrounded by good music and good friends!

The Scheme Space

A monthly youth-led social space for political discussion, relationship-building, leadership development, co-conspiring, and fun. No political experience necessary!

  • “I grew up in a political climate that hasn’t created much room for imagination and community building. Having a space to celebrate our voices and dreams outside of simply voting has changed my relationship with civic engagement entirely."

    Nick Broske (he/him)

  • “When I was in high school, I discovered that my voice had the power to make a difference. The more I learned, the more I felt the need to take action.”

    Cati Gomez (they/them)

  • “BIWP gives me hope in times when I think that so many things are going wrong. It provides a safe atmosphere to learn, grow, and meet new friends. I don’t feel judged for not knowing certain things about my community or neighborhood."

    Richa Vijayvergiya (she/her)

  • "We created BIWP to transform how MN politics speaks to and about our generation."

    Chelsea Sheldon (she/her)