Organization: THE YES LAB INC
Mission: THE MISSION OF THE YES LAB, INC. IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY TEACHING METHODS AND STRATEGIES TO UNCOVER AND PUBLICIZE THE TRUTH WITH REGARD TO MOTIVES AND OPERATIONS OF GOVERNMENTAL AND CORPORATE ENTITIES. IN ADDITION, THE YES LAB EDUCATES ORGANIZATIONS ON HOW TO MORE EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR CAMPAIGNS BY USING SAVVY MEDIA STRATEGIES.
Activities: PROJECTS LAUNCHED: THIS YEAR THE YES LAB PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON COMPLETING THE "YES SCHOOL" PROJECT FUNDED BY THE BERTHA FOUNDATION. WE HELD FOUR NEW VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS AS THE "TRICKSTER ACADEMY", AND PUBLISHED VIDEOS FROM THE CAPE TOWN BERTHA CHALLENGE PROJECT AND THE BELFAST BERTHA CHALLENGE PROJECT. WE ALSO COMPLETED A TRICKSTER ACADEMY CURRICULUM AND LAUNCHED A NEW WEBSITE. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDED: THE YES LAB FINISHED EDITING A FILM FROM THE MAP FUND SUPPORTED PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION PROJECT IN MINNESOTA THAT WAS ABOUT INDIGENOUS LAND RIGHTS AND THE FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE. WE HELPED LAUNCH EDUCATIONAL MEDIA EVENTS WITH FOUR NGO'S INCLUDING FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE. WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS COMPLETED: IN ADDITION TO THESE ACTIVITIES YES LAB PRINCIPALS GAVE 15 WORKSHOPS, 25 PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (MOSTLY VIRTUAL), AND 4 TRAININGS IN CREATIVE ACTION (ALSO VIRTUAL) .
NTEE category: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
Secondary category: Arts, Culture & Humanities