For 2 weeks, a group of young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers gathered at the holy cross hall in District Six, Cape town. Not just to learn digital skills but to find their voice in a world that is increasingly being digitalised.
In an era of rapid digital transformation, access to digital tools is no longer a luxury, it is a way of living. For migrants, refugees and asylum seekers digital literacy opens door to inclusion, protection, economic opportunities and the ability to shape their own stories. Recognising this urgent need, the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA), in collaboration with STEPS an organisation with deep expertise in documentary filmmaking and training launched the Digital Awareness, Empowerment and Storytelling Training, made possible through the generous support of the Lachapelle foundation.
Twenty young people between the ages of 18 and 35, recruited to partner organisations and social media platforms, came together for a programme that was as hands-on as it was transformative. The training set out to equip participants with essential digital literacy skills, build their confidence in using digital platforms for communication and advocacy, and develop their abilities in video production from scripting and filming to edit and publishing.
