DIGI International Society

Every Young Person
Deserves to Thrive.

A comprehensive Five-Pillar Youth Development program for grades 8-12 in South King County integrating technology, mentorship, culture, life skills, and community into one sustained experience.

127K+
K-12 Students in Service Area
189
Languages Spoken at Home
1 in 4
Children Facing Food Insecurity
1 in 3
Young People Without a Mentor
29%
College Graduation Rate
Who We Are

Built for South King County.
By People Who Know It.

DIGI International Society is a Washington State 501(c)(3) nonprofit that addresses a critical gap: no single organization in South King County integrates technology access, mentorship, cultural immersion, life skills, and community outreach into one sustained, cohort-based program for underserved youth in grades 8-12.

With over a decade of experience in cross-sector partnerships spanning multiple countries, our leadership team built DIGI to ensure local youth have access to the same transformative opportunities that change lives globally.

Research-Backed
Built on Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets, CASEL's SEL Framework, and Positive Youth Development theory.
Community-First
Rooted in South King County, serving seven school districts across Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, South Seattle, and Tukwila.
Student-Driven
A Youth Advisory Council gives students real decision-making authority over program design, not just symbolic input.
2024
Year Founded
2026
Year Launched
181
Countries of Origin in Service Area
15+
Programs Reviewed, None Like DIGI
The Opportunity

The Gaps Are Real.
They Compound.

South King County is one of the most racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse regions in Washington State and one of the most underserved. A student without internet access falls behind academically. A student facing food insecurity cannot focus. A student without a mentor navigates high school alone.

These are not isolated challenges. They compound. No single-issue program can break this cycle. DIGI was designed to address it holistically.

320K
Washington State students lack adequate internet access at home
89%
of students aspire to college, but only 29% graduate
1 in 4
children in the region are food insecure
1 in 3
young people grow up without a consistent mentor
DIGI integrates three research-backed frameworks: the 40 Developmental Assets, CASEL's Social-Emotional Learning Framework, and Positive Youth Development theory. All are woven into one comprehensive support system rather than a menu of disconnected activities.
Our Model

Five Pillars.
One Simultaneous Experience.

Most programs pick one lane. DIGI delivers all five pillars at once, because a student's needs don't arrive one at a time.

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Pillar 01
Tech Access & Enablement
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Robotics, 3D printing, coding, AI prompt training, and digital literacy, paired with a Chromebook and hotspot every student keeps upon graduation.
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Pillar 02
Cultural Immersion
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Structured international travel to Kenya, Panama, Germany, and Japan, building global citizens with real cross-cultural competency.
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Pillar 03
Community Outreach
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Service projects, FarmBot gardens, and neighborhood engagement that connect students to the community they are building.
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Pillar 04
Life Skills Development
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Financial literacy, mindfulness, career readiness, and leadership training. The foundation every student needs for lifelong success.
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Pillar 05
A-Team Mentorship
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Sustained 1:1 mentorship with trained professionals. Every DIGI student has a champion who walks alongside them through the full program year.
Why DIGI

The Only Program in South King County
That Does All of This.

A competitive analysis of 15+ regional and national organizations confirms it: no single nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest combines all five pillars into one sustained, cohort-based program for students at this critical stage.

Holistic, Not Siloed
All five pillars delivered simultaneously. Students don't choose a track. They experience everything, from coding bootcamps to international travel to mindfulness practice.
Prevention-Stage Reach
STEM interest peaks at age 11 and declines sharply by 15. Most comparable programs serve adults 18+. DIGI reaches students in the critical window when pathways are still forming.
Earn-to-Own Technology
Every student receives a Chromebook and hotspot they keep upon graduation, closing the digital divide permanently.
Youth-Led Design
A Youth Advisory Council gives students real decision-making authority over program design, not just symbolic input.
International by Design
No regional competitor offers structured international travel as an integrated component of youth STEM development. For DIGI, it's core, not optional.
Rigorous Measurement
External evaluation partnership with UW or WSU provides independent validation across academic, social-emotional, and service domains every year.
Get Involved

There's a Role
for Everyone Here.

DIGI is built on partnership. Whether you're an individual with time to give, an organization with shared mission, or a company invested in the region's future. We have a place for you.

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Individuals
Show Up for a Young Person

You don't need a title. You need a heart for young people and a willingness to show up consistently.

  • Become an A-Team Mentor
  • Facilitate a workshop
  • Volunteer at events
  • Spread the word
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Nonprofits & Community Orgs
Stronger Together

DIGI is designed to complement the ecosystem, not compete with it. We fill gaps; we don't duplicate.

  • Student referral pipeline
  • Co-programming & workshops
  • Resource & facility sharing
  • Joint advocacy & grant collaboration
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Corporations
Invest in the Pipeline

South King County is the future workforce of the Pacific Northwest. DIGI connects you directly to that talent, early.

  • Employee mentorship program
  • Workshop & speaker engagement
  • Internship & job shadowing
  • In-kind technology & equipment

The Time to Connect Is Now.

We're actively building our founding coalition of partners, mentors, and supporters. A 30-minute conversation is all it takes to explore how we can work together.