Here's a presentation I'll be doing at the 6th World Summit on Media for Children and Youth. It shares some of the work that we are doing with youth and communities in several African countries.

1. Social Media and New Technology in
Plan’s Youth Programs in Africa
Linda Raftree
Advisor, Social Media and ICT4D
Plan West Africa
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13. Youth Empowerment through
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33. Early outcomes

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40. Challenges and solutions

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46. •Expansion
•Integration
•Focus (violence, gender discrimination)
•School curriculum
•Youth engagement
•Local management
•SMS and digital mapping

47. For more information:
www.planyouth.org/virtual-villages
www.plan-international.org
linda.raftree@plan-international.org
http://lindaraftree.wordpress.com
Thank you !!