GlobalGirl Media Digital Media Training Academy a project by Glasswing International GlobalGirl Media Digital Media Training Academy is a joint project by Glasswing Internationl and GlobalGirl Media, which is designed to give 4 weeks of digital media journalism training to young women, between ages 14-22, in Guatemala. Young participants will gain technical skills of creating content, as well as media literacy in order to learn ways of sharing their stories through digital media. Guatemala has one of the highest rates of femicide. Especially during the Civil War, 1960-1996, state driven sexual crime has been at high stake and its legacy still continues in today’s society. There are about 10,000 cases of reported rape per year, but the total number is likely much higher because of under-reporting due to social stigma. According to UN Women, the rate of impunity for femicide remains at around 98 percent and as Gabriela Torres - independent advisor - states, indigenous women like Mayan people suffer more from such social injustice and poverty and sexual harassment in public spaces.

Furthermore, the influence of media on political, social and economic life are undeniable and it has strong influence on establishing gender perspectives. The relationship between media and political parties was portrayed in 2015 by the report _Financiamiento de la Política en Guatemala_ (Financing of Politics in Guatemala) prepared by the _Comisión Contra la Impunidad en Guatemala_ (Commission Against Corruption in Guatemala - CICIG). This report highlights the importance of media in molding public opinion. In different sections, the document emphasises that radio and television have had more weight than print and digital media. ++Outputs:++ 

§ Digital Media Training for 15-20 girls, between ages 14-22. 

§ 4 weeks of training

§ Media professionals and journalists will be invited for mentoring and training

++Outcomes: ++

§ to increase the confidence of young women to discover their potential

§ to encourage young women for becoming leaders and active citizens in their communities

§ to represent young women better

§ to empower young women to act against violence and inequality in society, workplace and media

§ to train young women to become new GlobalGirl Media reporters and continue sharing content within a global media network. 

++Impact:++ 

§ to challenge mainstream media and the gender inequality in the industry. 

§ to change the formation of knowledge by media that stereotypes women and forms gender gaps within the society

§ to reduce vulnerabilities of women, the violence and the inequality they experience on a daily basis 15-20 girls and young women, ages 16-22