Festival of Giving · Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast

THE TRAVELING YOUTH PRESENTS

Mahjellan’s Magical Journey

Every Tile Has Meaning. Every Journey Has Purpose.

Mahjellan, a friendly blue dragon with turquoise scales and shimmering wings
“Greetings, explorer! I’m Mahjellan! Every tile holds a discovery, and every journey can change a life. Ready to explore?”
Begin Your AdventureWhat Is The Traveling Youth?

CHAPTER ONE · THE ORIGINS

Your journey begins in China

Mahjong developed in China during the 19th century. Over time, this game of strategy, skill, and connection traveled across borders and became beloved around the world.

Mahjong is traditionally played with tiles featuring different suits, winds, dragons, and sometimes flowers or seasons. Each tile has a specific role in the game, and many designs reflect Chinese language and cultural traditions.

Different regions play different versions of Mahjong, with variations in rules, tiles, and traditions.

Discover the Magical Tiles

CHAPTER TWO · THE SIX MAGICAL TILES

Pick a Tile. Discover a Culture.

Tap any tile, in any order.

Mahjellan, a friendly blue dragon with turquoise scales and shimmering wings
Tap any tile to begin a discovery!

0 of 6 Discoveries Unlocked

Mahjellan, a friendly blue dragon with turquoise scales and shimmering wings
“Travel doesn’t just change where you go. It can change how you see yourself and the world!”

CHAPTER THREE · THE MISSION

The Greatest Adventures Change More Than Our Location.

The Traveling Youth creates opportunities for underserved college and trade students to experience the world through educational study abroad programs. Through cultural immersion, new friendships, and unfamiliar experiences, students have opportunities to develop confidence, independence, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of the world.

16 Students Supported

Since the organization’s founding.

Global Learning

Immersive educational and cultural experiences.

Personal Growth

Supporting the development of confidence, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

+4.42%

Average emotional intelligence growth

In just 2–3 months

+13.54%

Top growth area

Self-Expression (2023)

16

Students assessed

7 in 2023 + 9 in 2025

100%

Assessments completed

Before and after trip

Mahjellan, a friendly blue dragon with turquoise scales and shimmering wings
“Your journey doesn’t have to end here! Every adventure begins with an opportunity. Want to help another student’s journey begin?”

Every Student Deserves a World of Possibilities.

Your Adventure Doesn’t Have to End Here!

You’ve discovered the world behind the tiles. Now you can help a student discover the world beyond their borders.

Thank you for exploring with Mahjellan and supporting The Traveling Youth at the Festival of Giving! Every raffle ticket supporting our wreath helps create opportunities for future student adventures.

Give as low as $5  a Month. Inspire a Lifetime of Discovery.

For the cost of one raffle ticket each month, you can help make global education more accessible all year long.

Join The Traveling Youth’s Monthly Donation Club and become part of a community helping underserved students discover the world through transformative study abroad experiences.

Monthly giving starts at $5. Other contribution amounts are available.

Join the Monthly Giving Club

Be Part of Something Bigger. Join TTY Global 100.

Discover a growing community committed to expanding access to global education and creating opportunities for more students to experience the world.

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