Magmatic Stories Voices of Change: Youth Storytelling for a Kinder newport

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    40–60 young people aged 11–18 from diverse communities in Newport

  • Number of beneficiaries - 60

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Voices of Change is a 5-month creative storytelling and digital media project that empowers young people (aged 11–18) across Newport, Wales, to confront bullying through the power of narrative. From July to November, participants will engage in a dynamic programme of workshops, mentorship, and production, culminating in a public celebration during Anti-Bullying Week (10–16 November 2025). The project encourages empathy, courage, and youth-led advocacy through film, performance, and digital media

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1000

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SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£17,750.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 - Nov 2025

Project Outcome Targets

1. Enable young people to explore and express their experiences related to bullying

2. Equip participants with creative and digital skills to tell meaningful stories

3. Foster a supportive peer network and promote positive behaviours in schools and youth communities

Project Activities

  • Story exploration and skill building weekly workshops led by professional artists.

  • Production and Peer collaboration by forming creative teams to develop antibullying media projects

  • Collaborate with local media and arts practitioners for technical production and editing

  • Youths leading public performances, exhibitions, presentations and digital content.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Fees for artists/ facilitators/ project management, equipment, marketing, venue hires, monitoring and evaluation. N/A Flexible This donation supports key actions like youth engagement, workshops, and community events, driving inclusion and safety
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Monitoring impact through participant feedback, attendance records, pre- and post-activity surveys.

Frameworks

Support for local community projects through donations