What Works in Youth Media: Case Studies Around the World

"What Works in Youth Media: Case Studies from Around the World" looks at how young people are harnessing the power of media to educate the public about issues they care about. It also explores the tremendous power of youth media programs to promote young people's personal growth and development to equip them with essential 'skills for life' that will enable them to succeed."

This 85-page publication profiles case studies of seven youth media projects, including a youth-led magazine in Zambia that's playing a critical role in that country's fight against HIV/AIDs; a youth radio programme in Viet Nam that's reaching over 30 million listeners; and a youth-run television programme in Albania that's educating the public about children's rights.

In the Foreword, Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Correspondent CNN, writes: "Those programs profiled here aren't as much about teaching young people journalism skills, as about enabling young people's voices to be heard, and helping them to learn and grow in positive ways. While many of the young people engaged in these programs may never pursue a career in journalism, most will apply the skills they've gained in their relationships with others, in their school lives, and future work environments. For many, the experience they gain in analyzing and presenting the news will make them more informed consumers of the news they receive, and more active citizens in their communities and nations."

Table of Contents

• Foreword by Christiane Amanpour
• Introduction
• ¡Cámara! áhi nos vemos, Mexico
  Through the lens of a video camera, young people learn to see their community with new eyes.
• Children's Express-UK, United Kingdom
  Young reporters express their views while learning valuable life skills.
• Little Masters, China
  A national magazine written, edited, and produced by children under the age of 15.
• Trendsetters, Zambia
  A magazine by and for youth - dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
• Troç, Albania
  Using the power of television to educate the public about critical issues facing children.
• Young Journalists Group, Viet Nam
  Young journalists seek to engage their generation.
• Youth Outlook, United States
  Chronicling life through the eyes and voices of young people.

This paper is part of a series of "What Works" publications published by IYF that examine issues in the youth development field. The series aims to provide practitioners, policymakers, and others supporting youth initiatives with insights into effective practices and innovative approaches impacting young people worldwide.

To order a paper copy of this publication, please contact: youth@iyfnet.org