Transformando Realidades (We Shift Realities) Youth-led Action to Prevent Child Recruitment and Exploitation Online
What do we want to do?
In Colombia, SHIFT will back youth-led groups in high-risk territories like Cauca and Nariño — equipping them to respond to the urgent and growing threat of online child recruitment. Through this project, Transformando Realidades, young people will lead the charge against digital exploitation by raising awareness, shifting harmful narratives, and protecting their peers through creative, community-rooted movements.
What we need to make it happen?
We are seeking $300,000 USD over 3 years to implement this SHIFT movement. The following breakdown outlines project costs:
Project Costs (Activity Costs)
Membership to the SHIFT Global Network, including training, mentorship, and creative/campaign support
Recruitment, training, and facilitation of local child and youth-led changemaker groups
Fees for Staff and/or other Creative Buddies, including design and production of movement materials
Campaign seed funding to support youth groups (or to be managed with their input)
Movement storytelling: youth-led filming and impact documentation
Travel, workshops, and logistics to support youth participation
Local staff coordination and project oversight
Small follow-on grants via the Carrot Fund to strengthen sustainability
Past campaigns
