Exodus Youth Worx receives Audible funding for storytelling
Charity to embed audio storytelling into programmes for young people in Barnet.
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Exodus Youth Worx, a charity operating in Barnet, has been selected to benefit from Audible's 'Imagine Louder' programme. The initiative provides financial support and resources to integrate audio storytelling into youth activities. The programme aims to foster a love for listening among young people and address a noted decline in reading enjoyment among older children.
Programme Details and Objectives
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The 'Imagine Louder' programme, funded by Audible, is a global initiative designed to encourage imagination, discovery, and a passion for listening. Exodus Youth Worx will utilise its share of the funding to establish dedicated listening spaces within its youth centre. The charity will also host interactive workshops and in-person sessions facilitated by young community leaders. These activities are intended to help young people build confidence, connect with peers, and share their own experiences through storytelling.
The initiative is partly a response to research from the National Literacy Trust. Their findings indicate a significant drop in reading enjoyment among children aged eleven to fourteen, compared to those aged eight to eleven. The 'Imagine Louder' programme seeks to counter this trend by making audio storytelling more accessible and engaging for this age group.
Audible's Contribution
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As part of the 'Imagine Louder' programme, Audible plans to provide free six-month premium memberships to 15,000 young people over the next three years. Each membership grants access to over 180,000 hours of audio content. This outreach is intended to bring stories directly into communities and spaces where young people are already present, particularly those who may have limited access to traditional reading materials or opportunities.
Tara Hanna, founder and chief executive of Exodus Youth Worx, stated that storytelling offers young people a platform to process their experiences, gain new perspectives, and recognise the value of their own voices. She expressed excitement about integrating listening and creative storytelling into Exodus Youth Worx's programmes through 'Imagine Louder'.
Next Steps
Exodus Youth Worx will now begin implementing the planned listening spaces and workshops. The specific timeline for these developments has not yet been announced. Audible will also commence the distribution of free premium memberships to eligible young people.
Questions this report answers
+What is the 'Imagine Louder' programme?
The 'Imagine Louder' programme is an initiative funded by Audible that aims to integrate audio storytelling into youth activities. It provides support to charities to create listening spaces and workshops, and offers free Audible premium memberships to young people.
+Why is this programme being launched?
The programme addresses a decline in reading enjoyment among older children, as identified by the National Literacy Trust. It seeks to foster a love of listening and storytelling among young people by making audio content more accessible.
+What will Exodus Youth Worx do with the funding?
Exodus Youth Worx will use the funding to embed listening into its youth centre provision. This includes creating dedicated listening spaces, interactive workshops, and in-person sessions led by young community leaders.
+How many young people will receive free Audible memberships?
Audible plans to offer free six-month premium memberships to 15,000 young people across the UK, US, and Mexico over the first three years of the 'Imagine Louder' programme.
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