APRI-Tacoma/OTL Youth Cohort 1 1/2year Cohort Outcomes: November 2025- April 2027

10 youth will participate in a cohort to produce an outreach campaign of 8-10 videos for the broader community

Youth will gain:

- Awareness of Environmental Justice issues: Understanding how environmental factors impact their communities and contribute to problems like substance use and social inequalities

- Video Production Skills: Proficiency in filming, editing, & producing videos to communicate EJ issues effectively

- Storytelling and Outreach Skills: Ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with their community, aimed at raising awareness and driving change

Curriculum Includes:

Nov: Program orientation - program goals, structure, key topics (EJ, substance use, MH)

Basics of video production - video production techniques (filming, editing, sound)

Dec: Storytelling techniques - narrative structure, character devt, & emotional engagement

Environmental Justice Education: EJ issues, their impact on health, and local Environmental Justice challenges

Jan: Connections between EJ, Substance Use, Mental Health - environmental factors influencing substance use and mental health

Media Project development- planning, scripting, initial filming of 3 media projects

Feb: Final editing & revisions- editing workshops to finalize 3 video projects

Social media - youth learn & create their own WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube

Mar: Social Media campaign launch - youth manage postings and distribute videos

Media Project development, editing- scripting, filming & finalizing 2 media projects

Apr: Advanced workshops & media production- media prodn & advocacy techniques

Media project development- creating 3 additional media projects

May: Final editing & revisions - editing workshops to finalize 3 video projects

Media Project development, editing - scripting, filming & finalizing 2 media projects

APRI-Tacoma 1st Youth Cohort members

Aaliyah Benson

Naomi Ramos

Jaquan Owens

Princess Grace Mwangi

Carmen Mburu