Global Action Project works with young people most affected by injustice to build the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to create media for community power, cultural expression, and political change. Learn more about G.A.P.

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Vote for G.A.P.!

Posted on 05/15/2013

Global Action Project has been named a semi-finalist in the ARTSFWD Business Unusual National Challenge. If we receive enough votes we will be in a position to win $35,000 of grant money and in-kind consulting support.

Media Action Grassroots Network (MAG-Net ) April Digital Dialogue Co-Hosted with Global Action Project

Posted on 05/15/2013

Convening community members who are working at the intersection of education justice/reform and media justice this dialogue features grassroots activists and organizers who are using media and culture to advance the fight for educational justice.

Our Wish List

Posted on 04/24/2013

Thank you to everyone who has donated through our Wish List so far! These items were immediately put to use by youth and educators in our after-school media arts programs.

If you haven't seen it yet, Check out our wish list and consider lending a hand. Help us make sure our youth producers have the best equipment available to produce their media.

 

Exciting Leadership Changes at Global Action Project

Posted on 03/14/2013

Global Action Project (G.A.P.) is pleased to announce that after months of planning we have launched a new Co-Director structure on March 1, 2013, ushering in a dynamic phase of organizational and programmatic growth and shared leadership.  This has been a long-held aspiration for us and with direction from the board, staff, and young people, we believe this is a powerful step forward in G.A.P.’s capacity to support youth media and social justice. 

G.A.P. in Chicago March 14-16 (DML Conference and more!)

Posted on 03/13/2013

G.A.P. will be in Chicago March 14-16. We’ll be connecting with folks and on many panels at the Digital Media Learning Conference. And, separately, we’ll be running a Framing and Messaging workshop for youth organizers from around the country. If you’re at the DML 2013 come say hi!

Here’s the breakdown of what we’ll be doing while we’re in Chicago:

G.A.P. at NYCoRE 2013

Posted on 03/11/2013

Global Action Project will be at the New York Collective of Radical Educators (NYCoRE) fourth annual conference on March 16. Come check out our workshops and say hi:

Become a Youth Producer! Youth Media Programs Starting Soon

Posted on 01/23/2013
FREE YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAMS STARTING SOON:

Global Action Project's SupaFriends is a LGBTQQ youth video crew in New York City. We explore queer history, take pride in our identities, discuss issues in the community and build power by educating ourselves and others through media. Meets Saturdays from February to June. To Join and Learn More Come to the Open House on Saturday., February 9th at 1pm.

ArtsFwd Publishes Article about G.A.P.

Posted on 12/06/2012

ArtsFwd, an online magazine focused on learning about innovation strategies for arts and culture organizations, has published G.A.P. Executive Director Meghan McDermott's article about innovative practices at Global Action Project.

Become a G.A.P. Youth Producer

Posted on 12/06/2012

We are now accepting applications for two of our 2013 programs.  In G.A.P. programs you will work with a group to make videos that will make an impact around issues that are important to you and your community. You don’t need any media experience to join.

Help GAP Raise $5,000 for our College Prep Program This Fall

Posted on 10/05/2012

Our college prep program Smarties begins this fall—the critical time for support and college applications. We need your help to make that happen. Contribute $20, $50, $100 or $500 to help us reach our goal and ensure that young people have the support they need to move forward.

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