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Youth & Communication

Know Your City TV (KYC.TV) is an international collective of youth from slum communities, dedicated to creating media for social impact through film, photography, writing, performing arts, radio, and trans-media. Our flagship initiative emphasizes youth-led storytelling to drive urban development and community engagement.

Objectives

Collaborative Peer Exchanges

Facilitate peer exchanges among youth from informal settlements to share experiences and collaborate on media projects, building a supportive network of young media creators.

Skill Development Workshops

Equip youth with essential skills in media production, storytelling, and digital tools through targeted workshops, enhancing their ability to create impactful content.

Professional Media Production

Provide professional mentorship to youth from informal settlements in film and media production, showcasing their vibrant cultures and perspectives.

Youth-Led Storytelling

Empower youth from informal settlements in Kenya to lead storytelling initiatives, highlighting urban issues and driving community engagement through various media forms.

Youth-led storytelling from informal settlements in Kenya, driving urban development and fostering community engagement.

Key activities

Mentorship Programs

Offer professional guidance to help youth in informal settlements develop media skills and amplify their voices

Community Collaboration

Partner with local stakeholders to ensure content relevance and enhance its impact.

Participatory Media Creation

Engage youth from informal settlements in all stages of media production for authentic representation.

Peer Exchanges

Facilitate exchanges among youth from different regions to share experiences and collaborate on projects.

Training Workshops

Equip youth with skills in media production, storytelling, and digital tools through targeted training.

Media Production

Provide professional mentorship in film production to showcase the vibrant cultures of slum communities.

Youth-Centric Programming

Create content that highlights urban issues and the perspectives of youth from informal settlements in Kenya.

Impacts & outcomes

Strengthened Advocacy Through Storytelling

Use youth-led storytelling and media to highlight critical urban challenges, driving awareness and advocacy for inclusive policies and community-driven solutions.

Social Change

Utilize media to drive awareness and action on urban issues, promoting positive change in slum communities.

Informed Citizenship

Increase knowledge on urban issues and activism among youth, contributing to engaged future leaders.

Professional Development for Youth Creators

Equip young people with professional skills in media production, storytelling, and communication, enabling them to pursue careers in creative industries while amplifying their communities’ voices.

Empowering Youth Voices

Empower youth from informal settlements to share their lived experiences and perspectives on urban issues, influencing public narratives and fostering a sense of agency.

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