We are thankful for your support in bringing our photography and digital media education programs to San Diego youth. We couldn't do it without you!
If we receive $20,000 by the end of 2015, the Parker Foundation will give OTL an extra $10,000! Give now to help us meet this exciting challenge!
This season, our year-end campaign, and the challenge match from the Parker Foundation, are in support of the Outside the Lens Youth Council.
OTL's Youth Council is a one-of-a-kind program for San Diego youth. Open to any high school teen, our Youth Council members:
With your generous donation, Outside the Lens will be able to make Youth Council available to more teens, and offer even more activities. Our vision is that all youth will have the education and access to be creative and critical producers and consumers of media, and be prepared for success in the 21st century creative economy.
The mission of Outside the Lens is to empower youth to use digital media to create change within themselves, their community and their world.
Our innovative program engages disconnected youth, encourages them to tell their stories and teaches them that participation in their community’s future makes a difference. We use cameras and digital media along with a proven educational strategy that allows youth to think creatively, engage in issues that are important to them and advocate for social change.