Access to Media Education Society

Access to Media Education Society (AMES) is a registered charity focused on creating spaces for creative reflection, critical dialogue, and personal and social transformation. The organization's programs and workshops are designed for young people with lived experience of systemic inequities. AMES is located on Galiano Island and can be contacted by phone at 250-539-5904 or via email at [email protected]. AMES's programs and workshops engage young people, focusing on digital media, artistic collaboration, and peer facilitation. The organization's approach is equity-oriented and youth-centered. AMES provides accessible and inclusive programs, emphasizing the transformative potential of creativity and storytelling. The organization's work is supported by a team including Executive Director & Founder Deblekha Guin, Outreach, Marketing & Content Creator Sahand Mohajer, Digital Communications & Design Coordinator Karishma Joshi, Workshop Facilitator Neffy Lubin, Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant Jen Stackhouse, Salish Harvest Web Steward Safiya Carroll Labelle, Board Member Heather Kelley, and Advisor Rupinder Singh Sidhu. AMES utilizes a technology stack that includes SVG, WordPress, and Nginx. The organization's core values include equity, accessibility, inclusivity, and the transformative potential of creativity and storytelling. Access to Media Education Society targets the Education, Non-Profit, Youth Development, and Media and Entertainment industries. The organization's competitive advantages include its equity-oriented and youth-centered approach, accessible and inclusive programs, and the transformative potential of creativity and storytelling.