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Volunteer Invitation:
Help Us Create a Life-Changing Digital Game that Empower Youth and Families in Managing Relationships
Project Title:
Digital Game that Empower Youth and Families in Managing Relationships
Introduction:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of youth and families facing relationship challenges?
Join us in an exciting and innovative initiative where, together, we’ll harness the power of digital storytelling to create an interactive educational game designed to help players navigate through the emotional complexities of relationships in real-life scenarios, especially in unplanned pregnancies.
Imagine stepping into a virtual world where players can take on different characters —like a young person, a parent, or a supportive friend experiencing scenarios like unplanned pregnancies, family dynamics, and difficult life choices.
Each character navigates relationship challenges, emotions, and decision-making moments in an immersive experience that fosters empathy, provides valuable insights, and promotes Christian values for stronger family bonds and informed choices.
Through engaging storytelling and immersive gameplay, we can touch hearts, empower minds, and offer real-world options that promote traditional family values that lead to better decision-making to real-world problems.
Players will experience real-life scenarios and make decisions that reflect the emotional complexities of these crises.
Why This Game Matters:
With rising cases of unplanned pregnancies and strained family dynamics, this game will serve as a unique, interactive platform to reach and raise awareness, foster empathy, educate, empower young people in a relatable, engaging way ... anytime, anywhere.
It will guide players toward practical resources and support before they take any action.
This is more than a game—it’s a tool to empower families, especially the youth, to make informed decisions and avoid pitfalls in life and relationships.
We believe everyone has something to contribute to this cause.
How You Can Get Involved:
You, just being you, can make unique contributions with your personal experiences.
Whether you’re an experienced game developer, a passionate writer, an artist, someone passionate about educating and empowering young people, or simply someone who wants to support a meaningful cause, your contribution will help shape a project that has the potential to change lives.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to be a part of something transformative.
Volunteer Roles Needed:
To bring this project to life, we need volunteers for the following roles:
1. Scriptwriters / Storytellers
2. Illustrators / Graphic
Designers
5. Project Managers / Coordinators
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Description:
Oversee the project’s progress, ensuring that all teams—writers, designers, developers— stay aligned and on track to meet deadlines and achieve project milestones.
Your leadership will keep the project moving smoothly.
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Skills:
Project management, communication, leadership, organization.
6. Marketing and Outreach Specialists
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Description:
Help us spread the word about the game by crafting inspiring messages and managing outreach efforts.
Your work will encourage others to play the game, share it with friends, and learn more about the important issues it addresses.
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Skills:
Marketing, social media management, public relations.
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By joining our volunteer team, you’ll contribute your skills and life experience to a project that offers players support, encouragement, and actionable solutions—giving them hope and help when they need it most.
To bring this vision to life, we need talented volunteers like you to join us.
Whether you’re a writer, artist, developer, or simply someone passionate about helping others, you have a role in making this vision come to life.
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Description:
Develop compelling and realistic storylines that reflect the challenges of unplanned pregnancies and difficult relationships.
We will work closely with Pregnancy Crisis Centers to draw from real-life cases, ensuring that each character and scenario resonates with authenticity and emotional depth.
The writing will create emotional connections and drive impactful decision-making scenarios.
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Skills:
Creative writing, empathy, and storytelling.
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Description:
Bring our game’s characters and
environments to life with engaging visuals.
You’ll design the look and feel of the game,
crafting illustrations that enhance the
storytelling experience and make the game come alive for players and draw them into the scenarios.
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Skills:
Graphic design, illustration, creativity.
3. Game Developers / Programmers
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Description:
Build the game using tools like Twine or Inklewriter— interactive storytelling platforms that allow you to create branching narratives.
If you're familiar with open-source code, you could also replicate functionality from the Better.sg GitHub repository.
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Skills:
Game development, coding, user experience.
4. Content Researchers
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Description:
Research and curate content on the emotional trauma, psychological, and practical aspects of pregnancy crises and family dynamics.
Your work will ensure that the game is not only engaging but also factual, insightful, educational and informative.
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Skills:
Research, content development, attention to detail, ability to distill complex information.
CROSSROADS INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL GAME
THEORY OF CHANGE
Unplanned pregnancies and strained family relationships are growing concerns in society. Many young people lack access to non-judgmental, engaging, and educational resources to help them navigate complex relationship issues. Traditional educational methods may not fully resonate with them, making it essential to use innovative approaches—such as interactive digital storytelling—to foster awareness, empathy, and informed decision-making.
This project aims to create an interactive digital game that empowers young people and families by fostering empathy, enhancing decision-making skills, and providing access to resources. Through engaging storytelling and immersive gameplay, the game will raise awareness about real-life relationship challenges, promote Christian values, and guide users toward practical support systems. By leveraging technology, we can make learning accessible, engaging, and impactful for youths navigating complex emotional and social issues.
Process
Primary Audience: Youths, especially teenagers and young adults, who may face or witness unplanned pregnancies or strained relationships.
Secondary Audience: Parents, educators, and counselors who can use the game as a tool to facilitate discussions and provide guidance.
Develop compelling, interactive storylines that simulate relationship dilemmas
Design engaging visual and narrative elements for an immersive experience
Integrate decision-making pathways that provide educational insights and moral guidance
Promote the game through community networks, schools, and online platforms
Gather feedback and iterate to improve effectiveness
A fully functional, interactive digital game available for users
Increased awareness and accessibility to guidance resources
Engagement with young people in a format they find relatable and engaging
A database of users who opt in for continued education and support
Impact
Enhanced decision-making skills among youth regarding relationships
Greater empathy and understanding of the consequences of choices
Increased access to reliable support systems for those facing crises
Strengthened family and community support networks
Reduction in crisis situations such as unplanned pregnancies due to informed decision-making
Improved emotional resilience and communication skills among youth
A long-term shift toward responsible relationship management and social well-being
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Assumption: Interactive storytelling can be an effective educational tool for young people.
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Rationale: Research indicates that experiential learning increases engagement and retention of information compared to traditional educational methods.
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Assumption: Providing relatable, real-life scenarios will foster empathy and encourage proactive decision-making.
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Rationale: Studies show that role-playing and simulation-based learning help individuals develop problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence.
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Assumption: Youth are more likely to engage with digital platforms than conventional education methods on sensitive topics.
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Rationale: Online gaming is a prevalent medium for young audiences, making it an effective way to disseminate educational content.
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Assumption: Access to practical resources within the game will increase the likelihood of players seeking real-world assistance when needed.
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Rationale: Providing immediate, actionable guidance within an immersive context helps bridge the gap between awareness and action.