Empowering Young Minds in the Digital Age

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, young people are constantly immersed in a vast ocean of information and content. The Uthryve Network's Youth Media Literacy Program is designed to equip children and young adolescents (aged 5-15) with the essential skills to navigate this complex environment, becoming not just consumers, but also critical thinkers and responsible creators of media.

The Need for Media Literacy

As of April 2025, the exposure of young people to diverse media content continues to grow exponentially. This makes media literacy a fundamental skill for their holistic development and active participation in society. Recognised globally as crucial for active citizenship and democratic participation, media literacy empowers individuals to “develop themselves and their societies through enhanced capacities in communication and information” (UNESCO).

• Discern Quality Information
• Form and Present Views
• Participate Constructively
• Express Creatively and Responsibly

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Our Program Goals

The Youth Media Literacy Program is built around key objectives designed to foster a comprehensive understanding and application of media skills:

• Develop Critical Media Analysis Skills: Enable participants to assess the value, authenticity, authority, and intention of the information they encounter.
• Foster Creative Storytelling Abilities: Teach children to craft compelling narratives that communicate effectively across diverse media formats.
• Build Age-Appropriate Technical Skills: Provide hands-on experience with media production tools, including basic filming, editing, and audio recording.
• Promote Responsible Media Consumption and Creation: Instill ethical principles and responsible practices in both consuming and creating media content.

• Enhance Digital Citizenship: Prepare children to participate positively and safely in digital environments.

  Target Demographic & Tailored Learning

  The program serves children aged 5-15, divided into three age-appropriate cohorts to ensure tailored and effective learning experiences:

What Participants Will Learn: Program Modules & Activities

Our program is structured around five core modules, each designed with interactive and engaging activities:

Submission Guidelines

Ready to share your ideas? Please ensure your submission adheres to the following:

Originality: All submissions must be your original, unpublished work.
Language: Essays can be submitted in English or French.
Word Limit: Submissions should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
Format: Typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font, size 12.
Content: Essays should clearly address the theme, provide well-supported arguments, and propose actionable ideas.
Anonymity: Do not include personal information on the essay document itself. A separate cover page should include your name, age, contact information, and essay title.

Deadline: The deadline for submissions is [July 30, 2025].
Submission Method: Essays must be submitted electronically through the Uthryve Network website [link to submission portal]

Prizes & Recognition

We believe in recognizing talent and effort! Prizes will include:

• First Prize:- Laptop, cash prize, internship opportunity
• Second Prize:- Tablet, cash prize, mentorship opportunity
• Third Prize:- Books, cash prize, workshop participation

Our Vision for Impact

This competition is more than just a contest; it's an investment in the future of Cameroon. 
We anticipate:

For Participants: Enhanced skills, increased awareness of sustainable development, boosted confidence, and expanded networking opportunities.
For the Wider Community: A collection of fresh, innovative ideas for sustainable development, increased public discourse, and a strengthened sense of collective responsibility.
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