Encouraging Youth Workers and Young People to Use Participatory Media – a method that allows the creation of media content (videos, photos, podcasts) easily and collaboratively. We have noticed that while young people are skilled at filming and photography, it is often an individual activity – people work behind their screens alone. The Media4Change project helps participants learn how to collectively create media content and share inspiring stories together.

Project Opportunities and Phases

Participants in the project will have the opportunity to attend international training sessions, explore new tools, and produce environmental-themed media content. Additionally, we conduct surveys to map young Europeans’ opinions on important issues and develop new ways to promote their engagement in sustainability and media literacy.

In 2024, you filled out a survey on the topic “Training Young People to Become Change-Makers Through Inclusive Media.” Through this, we aim to better understand young people’s perspectives on environmental topics. It was also a chance to apply for the project, whose next phases are now starting.

Participation Tasks and Timeline

Participation in the project involves long-term collaboration and activities in Estonia and abroad. However, we do not expect you to be constantly involved. For the success of the project, it is preferred that participants remain the same throughout the project period. All project-related costs are covered by Erasmus+ funding (including flight tickets, transport, accommodation, and meals).

Training Events and Activities

  • Multimedia Tools Training (apply now!)
    Location: Monte do Gozo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
    Dates: March 17–22, 2025
    Host: Agareso
    Travel support: up to €395 (up to €535 if using green travel)
    Arrival: March 17 by 3:00 PM
    Departure: March 22 by 12:00 PM
  • Gymkhana Experiment (March–August 2025) – Local activities in Estonia in cooperation with our organization.
  • InsightLab (October 2025) – Analysis and discussion of experiment results with Estonian youth.
  • Interim Meeting (January 2026) – International meeting outside Estonia.
  • From Action to Actorship (March 2026) – Second training session with Estonian youth.
  • Hackathon (November 2026) – Creative solution development.
  • Final Meeting (January 2027) – International summary event outside Estonia.

Benefits of Participation:

  • Practical skills in using media tools.
  • Understanding the goals and impact of participatory media.
  • Opportunity to attend international training sessions and contribute to youth development in Estonia.
  • Training sessions are conducted in English, so a basic conversational level of English is required.

Registration and Additional Information:

Registration for the training in Spain is open until February 1st: Training course “Media4Change” application form
Please do not purchase tickets before receiving confirmation of participation via email.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us:
estyes@estyes.ee
exchanges@solidaritesjeunesses.org
epd@agareso.org

We look forward to welcoming you to the project!

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