In this episode, we will take a "deep dive" into the Voices of Solidarity program and its mission to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues through art, media, and social action.
It’s a quick discussion of the elements of Voices of Solidarity, the global arts & advocacy experience, which is an official event of WorldPride 2025 through the OUR PRIDE Shorts & Arts Festival.
The "Fabric of Freedom" theme: Voices of Solidarity launched in 2025 with the WorldPride theme "The Fabric of Freedom".
The Voices of Solidarity: Africa initiative: Which focuses on supporting and amplifying African queer voices through media and digital storytelling.
The Youth Media Challenge: Which encourages young people to express their perspectives on LGBTQIA+ issues through various media.
The Program Features: Including art, video, music, social media, short films, feature films, history and educational resources, story maps and global maps, WeVideo collaborative video editing network, and crowdfunding campaigns.
The organization's strategies: Such as the creation of queer-centric media content, engagement with journalists and influencers, social media campaigns, and the development of an online LGBTQIA+ resource hub.
The fundraising campaigns: Voices of Solidarity uses crowdfunding and auctions to support its programs, with a specific focus on initiatives in African countries such as Namibia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The voices of musical artists: Such as Shishani and Angel Maxine.
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