Non-Profit - Ottawa, N/A, ca
Who We Are:Millennial Things Blog is a global network of millennials and young adults who are driven to bring change in their communities through citizen journalism. As a non-profit, online platform, our mission is to highlight the shared and/or unique experiences of millennials across the world. Our team of volunteer writers, editors, web developers, designers and outreach workers achieve this by supporting one another through the network. To upgrade and improve skills in writing, editing, critical thinking, analysis, and photojournalism, we organize monthly workshops with experts from the industry.What Do We Do?We work towards our mission by highlighting the struggles, achievements and experiences of millennials from various nationalities, ethnicity, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic background and professionals, and by empowering them through recognition and training. We do this by:1. Creating a global network of volunteers interested in digital journalism2. Organizing workshops with experts in the publishing & news industry3. Providing mentorship & peer support through the network4. Provide guidance & editorial support to help create original content based on community issues5. Provide a popular and recognized online platform for publishing their stories to a global audience