In YETAM project African youth are trained to use digital technology, social media and arts to voice their opinions. Youth can thus tell about matters close to them and try to create sustainable changes in the society as well as create awareness e.g. on gender inequality.

1. Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Media YETAM Quick facts: Country: Kenya, Cameroon, Mozambique Project duration: 2010-2011 People involved: Directly 450 youth trained. Thousands of students, artists and teachers. Funding: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Finland In YETAM project African youth are trained to use digital technology, social media and arts to voice their opinions. Youth can thus tell about matters close to them and try to create sustainable changes in the society as well as create awareness e.g. on gender inequality. Short video documentaries, photos and stories produced by the participating youth are an excellent way to create a positive social change in their communities.

3. Information and Communication situational analyses www.plan.fi/ict4d

4. Technology www.plan.fi/ict4d Youth can document their voice and share it!

7. Contacts: Mika Välitalo Manager, ICT 4 Development Mob. +358 50 3527386 Email: mika.valitalo@plan.fi Tuulia Virhiä Coordinator, ICT 4 Development Mob. +358 400 693076 Email: tuulia.virhia@plan.fi Believe in Children