‘A Day in the Life’ Video Series of Young People During the Pandemic

‘A Day in the Life’ Video Series of Young People During the Pandemic

The aim of the ‘A Day in the Life’ video initiative was to show the diverse needs of young people during the pandemic and to highlight the diversity of experience of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds across Australia.

The project used video to amplify the voices of young people about their experiences and perspectives in the pandemic.

14 youth participants were trained and supported to produce individual video diaries.

This initiative was led by Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN), a national organization representing the rights and interests of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia, which was funded by the Australian government.

Youth-led Action Research on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Marginalized Youth

Youth-led Action Research on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Marginalized Youth

The project ‘Youth-led Action Research’ (YAR) engaged youth in documenting the impact of the pandemic on the marginalized youth in the Asia and South-Pacific region, focusing specifically on mental health issues of the youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The aim was to develop capacities of youth in Asia and the South-Pacific to engage in action research, aimed at building the capacities of marginalized youth to lead and conduct research in their communities and generate perspectives on education programs and strategies for their benefit.

The YAR initiative was led by Asia South-Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) and rolled out in collaboration with members in 9 countries across the region: India, Indonesia, Nepal, Mongolia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, Tajikistan and Vietnam.