We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of our international training series designed to build the capacity of youth workers in using podcasts and vid-casts as tools for youth engagement and empowerment.
Over the course of four intensive webinars (each lasting three hours), 25 youth workers from five partner countries came together to learn, collaborate, and grow their digital media skills. This innovative series aimed to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to effectively integrate digital storytelling and communication into their work with young people.
What We Covered:
Our training sessions focused on both soft and technical skills, exploring key areas relevant to today’s digital youth work landscape:
Soft Skills – Building effective communication and interpersonal strategies
Digital Advocacy – Using media to raise awareness and drive social change
Social Issues – Addressing relevant topics through digital narratives
Podcast Concept Development – Planning and structuring content
Podcast Editing – Hands-on training, including tools like Adobe Premiere Pro
Interactive, Practical, and Purpose-Driven
Each webinar was recorded for future reference and accompanied by post-session evaluations. These evaluations assessed the relevance of content, participant engagement, technical performance, and learning outcomes—and the results were overwhelmingly positive!
Participant Satisfaction Scores:
Consistently rated between 4.25 and 4.85 out of 5, the series was praised for its well-structured content, relevance to youth work, and strong technical delivery.
What Made It Work:
Dynamic breakout sessions
Storytelling and real-world examples
Interactive tools like Mentimeter and Padlet
A strong focus on collaboration and real-time engagement
Key Takeaways:
Youth workers left the series equipped with actionable skills they can directly apply in their communities. Highlights included:
Designing effective communication campaigns
Targeting youth audiences through digital media
Using storytelling for advocacy
Technical podcast editing and publishing
This training marks a strong step forward in digital empowerment for youth workers. By combining creativity, technology, and youth-centered approaches, we’re helping build more connected, expressive, and inclusive communities.
Stay tuned for upcoming training opportunities and more inspiring stories from the field!
