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# What is DI's mission?

## This is why we do what we do.

#### **MISSION**

***To inspire and equip youth to imagine and innovate through the creative process.***

#### VISION

***Ignite the power of ALL youth to be the creative and collaborative innovators of tomorrow.***

#### **DI VALUES**

**Respect –** *We treat all people with fairness, kindness, and consideration*  
**Collaboration –** *We work as a team because together we go further*  
**Stewardship –** *We accept personal responsibility to nurture a global culture of creativity, innovation and self-expression*  
**Perseverance –** *We encourage trying until we achieve any goal*

**Integrity –** *We hold ourselves to the highest standards by owning our work, actions, and decisions*

 

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