GENERAL PROGRAMS: PROJECT 26 PENNSYLVANIA RUNS PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. ITS INITIATIVES INCLUDE VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORTS TARGETED AT STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS, EVENTS THAT PROMOTE CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP PEERS CONNECT AND ORGANIZE AROUND ELECTIONS. THE PROGRAMS EXPLORE GEN-Z'S POLITICAL BEHAVIOR AND ADDRESS TRENDS SUCH AS DECLINING TRUST IN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS.