#FrontlineKenya is prioritizing the development and training of activists on our easily accessible virtual media hub. This hub will empower them to collaborate effectively and build the Whistleblowers Digital Alert Map, a crucial tool for preventing FGM by facilitating rapid communication with police and authorities. Serving as a virtual Born Perfect Academy, the hub will include comprehensive modules on safe collaboration with law enforcement.
Masterclasses: Knowledge for Change
As part of the 2025 Media Hub initiative, #FrontlineKenya will offer in-depth Masterclasses on vital topics, including safeguarding, violence against women, maternal health, child marriage, and FGM. These Masterclasses will be translated into key languages and will encourage activists to contribute their own expertise through self-produced content. Designed for low mobile data consumption, each Masterclass is concise, typically under 15 minutes, and offers a certificate upon completion. Professionally pre-recorded, they are accessible anytime via the #FrontlineKenya Media Hub.
Action Classes: Interactive Engagement
Complementing the Masterclasses, #FrontlineKenya will introduce Action Classes, live, interactive Zoom/Facebook sessions that launch each Masterclass. These sessions are structured into three parts: a general discussion on the Masterclass topic, a guided tour of the online content, and a Q&A with the host or campaigner. Each Action Class concludes with a clear call to action, encouraging participants to enroll, contribute to the Whistleblowers Digital Alert Map, engage with future Masterclasses, and apply for Direct Action Grants through our website.
Key Outputs: Driving Tangible Results
- Production of six new media Masterclasses and comprehensive training on the Whistleblowers Digital Alert Map.
- Translation of all content into English and Swahili using the WPML Multilingual LMS plug-in for wider accessibility.
- Facilitation of user-generated content, with moderation, for the Resources Hub, fostering community knowledge sharing.
- Dissemination of targeted strategies for ending FGM in Kenya, including effective use of digital alert maps, region-specific messaging, and amplification of community-led anti-GBV media initiatives through online platforms.
