An Action Media project exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on young people.
Young people in the Mind the Gap project used participatory action research to find out more about the problems facing young people today and investigate possible solutions.
They produced video and digital media to explore how young people can get involved and created a social media campaign to raise awareness and engage young people in a more sustainable future.
// INTERVIEWS
We interviewed three people, working in varying areas, asking for their experiences of how the pandemic affected their work, also how young people can benefit and get involved.
CULTURE // THE ARTS
We hear from John Luther – artistic director at South Street Arts Centre – about the importance of local cultural offerings.
For more on the South Streets Arts Centre, and to find out what’s on, visit facebook.com/southstreetarts
THE ENVIRONMENT
We hear from Nathalie Ganpatsingh – who heads up Nature Nurture – about the benefits of her project that connects people with nature on their doorstep.
For more on Nature Nurture, visit nature-nurture.co.uk
WELLBEING
We hear from Liz Allum – from Junction Dance and Dance Reading – about the importance of social interaction and the arts in helping our wellbeing.
For more about Dance Reading, visit dancereading.com
// MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Based on phrasing and themes explored from the interviews, we have put together a marketing campaign, featuring posters and social media posts.
// DIGITAL STORIES
In response to technology changing/adapting/influencing our lives during, and since, the pandemic, we have created some digital stories looking at areas of personal interest.
The young people each chose an area where technology has had an impact, and then found images online to back-up/illustrate their message.
COVID and Tech by A
A look at the growth in numbers using online gaming platforms during the COVID pandemic
COVID and Tech by AA
How cinemas were affected during the COVID pandemic
COVID and Tech by C
How was our food consumption affected during the pandemic?
COVID and Tech by CJ
A look at the updated Discovery+ app, introduced during the pandemic
COVID and Tech by J
How supply and demand for certain electrical goods was impacted during the pandemic
LINKS // MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the organisations featured:
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For more information about young people and their wellbeing:
– No. 5 Wellbeing needs report
– No. 5 Affects of COVID on young people report
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Information graphics on COVID impacts:
– Media consumption during COVID
– The affect of COVID on air travel
