Be the change. Media Academy is a youth-led training programme designed to equip the next generation of creators with the tools, confidence, and values needed to shape media for good.​
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Built by Be the change. Media Network, the Academy exists to support young people who want to use storytelling, content creation, and media platforms responsibly, creatively, and ethically. In a fast-moving digital landscape, we believe media literacy is not optional - it is essential.
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What is the Academy?
Be the change. Media Academy is a structured learning experience that brings together:
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Media literacy - Understanding how media shapes narratives, power, and public discourse
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Ethical content creation - Creating with integrity, accountability, and social impact in mind
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Practical storytelling skills - Learning how to tell compelling stories across platforms, formats, and for various audiences
The Academy is designed for young creators, storytellers, and changemakers who want to move beyond trends and build meaningful, purpose-driven projects.
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Why Join the Academy?
Participants in the Academy will:
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Develop critical thinking skills around media and digital culture
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Explore ethics, responsibility, and impact in modern media
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Learn practical skills to develop podcasts, blogs, video series, or to level up an existing project from successful creators
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Have the opportunity to join our values-led community of young creators committed to positive change at Be the change. Media Network​
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Key dates:
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Waitlist opens: 20 January at 6pm GMT
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Waitlist access to the Academy: 4 March 2026
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General public access: 18 March 2026
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