"Child Soldier"
"SPEAK UP"
The Public Service Announcement Project
BHGHNY recognizes that its scholars are growing up in a complex and often dangerous world. While their immediate surroundings at school and in their dorms are safe, secure and well- maintained, they are often much more aware of these dangers than they are given credit for. More importantly, they are rarely asked to comment on their surroundings, or to provide solutions to many of the conditions and circumstances that may be threatening their well-being and over-all development. The PSA PROJECT’s principle aim is to provide BHGHNY scholars with a voice and platform to express their concerns and to offer alternatives, action-plans, warnings and advice directed to other youth their age and to the adults that are charged with their care. BHGHNY scholars work with a trained film-maker and educator to identify content and subject matter. This material is then structured into short (15 to 30 second) public service announcements broadcast over social media. BHGHNY scholars serve as writers, actors, editors, directors and producers, and as such, gain valuable experience as catalysts for positive change and stronger communities.
"Child Soldier"
"SPEAK UP"
The Public Service Announcement Project
BHGHNY recognizes that its scholars are growing up in a complex and often dangerous world. While their immediate surroundings at school and in their dorms are safe, secure and well- maintained, they are often much more aware of these dangers than they are given credit for. More importantly, they are rarely asked to comment on their surroundings, or to provide solutions to many of the conditions and circumstances that may be threatening their well-being and over-all development. The PSA PROJECT’s principle aim is to provide BHGHNY scholars with a voice and platform to express their concerns and to offer alternatives, action-plans, warnings and advice directed to other youth their age and to the adults that are charged with their care. BHGHNY scholars work with a trained film-maker and educator to identify content and subject matter. This material is then structured into short (15 to 30 second) public service announcements broadcast over social media. BHGHNY scholars serve as writers, actors, editors, directors and producers, and as such, gain valuable experience as catalysts for positive change and stronger communities.