Communications or Journalism
Project scope
Categories
Communications Community engagement Creative writing Social media marketing Social justiceSkills
communication research journalism innovationVESTA Social Innovation Technologies is a social enterprise working at the intersection of gender-based violence, technology and access to justice. We’re on a mission to eradicate rape culture by empowering survivors. In 2021, we launched VESTA Community; a trusted online hub that provides a safe digital space for survivors who want to seek support, record, or report their experience. In 2022, we launched VESTA Campus.
We're currently available in Ontario, Canada, with police, community and university partner. Early indicators point to their being a significant benefit to those who have experienced sexual violence and we need assistance in increasing awareness of our app and our mission.
We're looking for communications or journalism students to hep us create engaging written and video content. They will be expected to research and interview community leaders and experts at the intersection of technology and gender based violence.
The interviews will also be used to create a podcast.
Students will connect directly with the employer for mentorship and supervision throughout the project. Student will meet with the CEO, the Community Outreach Coordinator and Graphic on a regular basis for mentorship, feedback and collaboration.
Supported causes
Gender equalityAbout the company
VESTA began as an information and reporting platform, it has since evolved into a digital, online hub for survivors. We’ve learned from the research and feedback to wrap even more options and services around survivors. Our aim is to fill the gaps for those survivors who can’t or are afraid to seek professional help. Through one point of entry, survivors can find information including financial, legal, and health services. They can connect with in person services, including counselling. With one click, they can access crisis chat and text lines. Students at our university partners, can connect with their school’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, to find out what their on-campus options are. For those, that don’t know what steps they want to take, if any, they can simply create a record of their experience and save it, without taking any action. And for those who do want to connect with the police, we facilitate a trauma-informed approach and introduction to them.