This event was organized as part of the project "Strong Youth - Strong Country!", implemented by UNICEF with financial support from the European Union. The project was executed by the Association of Community Media, while the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic partnered in its implementation.
During the three days, participants engaged in educational sessions and practical activities covering relevant topics such as civic participation, gender equality, inclusion, and climate change.
At the Bootcamp, young people gained practical skills in the following areas:
media and information literacy, critical thinking development; mobile journalism — shooting and editing video content for social media using smartphones; content creation and storytelling in social media.
Additionally, the program included interactive quizzes, practical tasks, workshops, and meetings with representatives from international organizations, government officials, and members of parliament. Schoolchildren had the opportunity to ask questions to representatives of UNICEF, the European Union, ministries, and deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Upon completion of the Bootcamp, participants received certificates and learned about a further mentoring program aimed at developing school media centers.
This initiative was aimed at supporting active, responsible, and media-literate youth capable of making a significant contribution to the development of society and the country.
