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Rays Bootcamp

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Empowering Young Digital Advocates to Transform Narratives

IPPF ACRO continues to invest in youth for bold advocacy and action

The IPPF ACRO Youth Network has successfully concluded the “Rays” class of Creadoras Camp, a virtual content creation bootcamp that empowered young leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean with the skills and knowledge to transform their digital activism. Developed in collaboration with Volcánicas, a Latin American feminist media outlet, and Fundación Hoja Blanca ONG, this camp equipped participants to craft impactful, rights-affirming social media content that counters anti-rights narratives with inspiring, inclusive messages. 

Over the past two months, 31 participants from Antigua & Barbuda, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru engaged in dynamic workshops led by expert content creators and activists. Through sessions on podcast production, visual storytelling, and digital communication strategies, they explored key concepts of online advocacy and honed their ability to design, record, and produce high-quality digital content tailored to youth audiences. 

The participantsgrowth was remarkable, as they not only developed technical skills but also deepened their understanding of using digital platforms to advance reproductive justice and progressive social change. This program exemplified the power of collective learning, providing young advocates with the confidence and tools to amplify their voices in meaningful ways. 

Following the camp, 15 standout participants will be selected for an advanced mentorship program in podcast production. This series will spotlight youth perspectives across the region, sharing experiences and insights to challenge prejudice and drive narrative change around reproductive rights and social justice. 

The Rays class of Creadoras Camp stands as a testament to the transformative power of youth-led initiatives. By investing in this innovative training, IPPF ACRO has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusive activism and enabling the next generation of changemakers to shape a future rooted in equity, feminism, and reproductive rights. 

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Americas & the Caribbean

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Young People