What we're building.
Native-to-platform formats — Reels, TikToks, threads, audio drops — built for African youth audiences who don't come to journalism through homepages.
S3 · Shifting Narratives
HashTime.
Digital-first media content in social media-native formats for youth.
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- S3
- Under Shifting Narratives
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- Pillar served
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Read moreFrequently asked questions.
Digital-first media content in social media-native formats for youth.
Most MCI projects accept journalists, students, newsroom leaders, and partner organisations who fit the cohort profile. Where applications are open, the "Visit project" button above links to the live form.
HashTime sits under Shifting Narratives, one of six interlocking pillars. The pillar shapes its design, partners, and outcomes.
MCI projects are supported by a coalition of philanthropic funders, intergovernmental partners, and earned revenue. Specific funder credits are listed on the "Visit project" site or available on request.
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