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GoWorld Youth
围棋世界 · Youth Go Initiative
Student-led · Non-commercial · Community-based

Using Go to build focus, strategy
and community in youth.

GoWorld Youth · 围棋世界 is a high-school–led volunteer initiative that offers free beginner Go (Weiqi) classes for children in local libraries and community centers in the Alhambra / Monterey Park area.

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Founded 2025 · Monterey Park, California · Youth volunteer project
What we do

We introduce children (ages ~6–14) to the game of Go through small-group, beginner-friendly lessons led by a high school volunteer with over 8 years of Go experience.

Free of charge
Library & community based
All materials provided
GoWorld Youth operates as a volunteer, non-commercial project. No fees, tuition, or donations are requested from participating families.
About

What is GoWorld Youth · 围棋世界？

GoWorld Youth is a youth-led community initiative that uses the ancient strategy game of Go to help younger students practice focus, patience, and good sportsmanship, while offering high-school volunteers a meaningful way to serve and lead.

Our mission

To make Go (Weiqi) accessible to children as a free public good, and to create a safe space where they can think deeply, play fairly, and learn to respect both victory and defeat.

We believe every child should have the chance to experience strategic thinking and quiet concentration in a screen-free, supportive environment.

How it works

  • Partner with libraries and community centers
  • Offer 6–8 week beginner Go classes for kids
  • Provide all boards, stones, and teaching materials
  • Record volunteer hours for student instructors and assistants
Youth leadership
Service learning
Cultural exchange
Programs

Current focus areas

In our first stage, GoWorld Youth focuses on a small number of high-quality, repeatable programs that can be offered in partnership with local institutions.

Beginner Go Classes for Kids

Weekly 60–90 minute sessions introducing rules, basic shapes, simple life-and-death, and full-board games on 9×9 and 13×13.

  • Ages approximately 6–14
  • Beginner-friendly, no prior experience required
  • Small group format with guided practice

Youth Volunteer & Leadership

High school students help plan lessons, assist younger players, and learn how to run community programs responsibly and safely.

  • Lesson planning and teaching support
  • Event coordination and communication
  • Volunteer hours tracking and reflection
Timeline

Development timeline

GoWorld Youth is intentionally starting small, documenting each step carefully as an example of how AI-era youth projects can grow transparently over time.

2025 · Founding
GoWorld Youth · 围棋世界 is founded in Monterey Park on Bryan’s 15th (lunar) birthday. Domain and basic website are created, along with the first 8-week curriculum and volunteer safety documents.
2025 · Pilot classes
Pilot beginner Go classes are offered in partnership with local libraries / community centers, with all instruction provided by student volunteers under adult supervision.
2026+ · Expansion
Based on community interest, GoWorld Youth aims to expand to additional locations, develop youth assistant roles, and explore collaborations with broader youth leadership organizations.
Contact

Partner with GoWorld Youth

We welcome inquiries from librarians, community center coordinators, educators, and youth organizations interested in hosting a free Go program for children.

For libraries & community centers

If you would like to explore a pilot Go program at your site, we can provide:

  • Student instructor and assistant volunteers
  • Boards, stones, and teaching materials
  • Sample 6–8 week curriculum and lesson plans
  • Parent notification and safety documentation

All programs are volunteer-based and free of charge for participants.

Contact

For questions or collaboration, please email:

📧 info@goworldyouth.org
📍 Alhambra / Monterey Park, California

Student Founding Lead: Bryan Y. Wang
Parent Advisor: Michael M. Wang