WORLDwrite has developed an innovative non-traditional learning activity by offering young people the chance to make films with a local and global edge. The project has an open door policy for young volunteers with an interest in global justice and offers free access to training and facilities to help them express their concerns.
Carol Jackson, of The National Youth Agency, said the Young Adult Learners Award (YALA) was about recognition for new approaches to engaging with young people who may have previously turned their backs on learning. "This means helping them overcome obstacles, finding accessible entry points, developing programmes which are inherently motivating and adopting teaching and learning styles that build self-esteem," she said.
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