Project manager: Mukhtar Amanbaiuly
Date: March 2023 - ongoing
Place: Online, published throughout the network, stories are gathered from Kazakhstani youth.
Background
Under the umbrella of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Kazakhstan, the project "Sustainability in Stories" is being coordinated. This project highlights the personal stories and opinions of young people on their way to achieving Sustainable Development Goals! This project is conducted in 3 different languages: Kazakh, Russian and English. Young people from all over the country are given an opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives that relate to SDGs in a free, story-telling based format that does not limit their creativity and allows for the freedom of expression. The journal is issued each month and distributed via local network as well as international SDSN Youth Global channels.
Objectives
Date: March 2023 - ongoing
Place: Online, published throughout the network, stories are gathered from Kazakhstani youth.
Background
Under the umbrella of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Kazakhstan, the project "Sustainability in Stories" is being coordinated. This project highlights the personal stories and opinions of young people on their way to achieving Sustainable Development Goals! This project is conducted in 3 different languages: Kazakh, Russian and English. Young people from all over the country are given an opportunity to showcase their projects and initiatives that relate to SDGs in a free, story-telling based format that does not limit their creativity and allows for the freedom of expression. The journal is issued each month and distributed via local network as well as international SDSN Youth Global channels.
Objectives
- Provide a platform for young individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their unique stories and perspectives on the journey towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Encourage inclusivity by ensuring representation across various demographics, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and geographical location.
- Disseminate information about the UN Sustainable Development Goals in an accessible and relatable manner through personal narratives.
- Educate the audience on the interconnectedness of individual actions and the broader global context, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability issues.
- Motivate readers to take tangible actions towards sustainable living by showcasing real-life examples of young individuals contributing to positive change.
- Facilitate communication in a diverse linguistic landscape by conducting the project in three languages: Kazakh, Russian, and English.
- Ensure that the project is accessible to a broader audience, transcending language barriers and fostering a truly global conversation on sustainability.
- Foster a sense of community among young individuals engaged in sustainable initiatives by creating a platform for networking and collaboration.
- Provide a space for young storytellers to enhance their media literacy and storytelling skills.
- Offer guidance on effective storytelling techniques that can resonate with a wide audience, thereby maximizing the impact of individual narratives.
- Encourage dialogue and exchange of ideas among young people worldwide, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for a sustainable future