YAYA Media’s sole focus is to help at-risk youth and young adults to increase their understanding of how media content can influence behavior, affect choices, inspire change and/or generate joy. Once introduced to media literacy, we then empower and train YAYA members so they can use digital media to exercise their voice and influence others.

We are proud to partner with local youth-service organizations to create meaningful youth-led video projects. Our community partners, to name a few, include: Community Youth Services , Partners in Prevention Education, and TOGETHER!

Please click on a short below that was created, from concept to presentation, by those involved in YAYA Media.

"Dream the Dream"

"Dream the Dream" (15 min) was created for a forum on ending homelessness in Thurston County.

"We Will Be Heard"

Written, directed, produced and edited by participants in YAYA Media's weekly workshops offered at Community Youth Services.

"Accused Innocence"

By Rose Willis.
"Accused Innocence" (15 min) explores false accusations made against local teens.

Please contact our Community Initiatives Manager if you are interested in collaborating with us.

Thank You!

The following donors have contributed to sustaining YAYA Media: Olympia Federal Savings, The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, Community Youth Services, The First Christian Church, Lacey Fuel, Oldschool Pizzeria, Olympia Framemakers, Otto's Bagels and Delicatessen, Intercity Transit, Starbucks, Safeway, Stormans, Venture Bank, and numerous individuals.