Youthcast Media Group

Youthcast Media Group We pay high school students from under-resourced communities to take multimedia journalism training. Our Tax Exempt # is 84-2012900.

The teens cover the factors influencing health and safety, report on solutions, write articles published in media outlets and create social media posts. We train diverse middle and high school students to report on the social factors and disparities influencing the health of their communities. We pay them to take our training and often move them into paid internship and later staff roles. Working

with experienced journalists around the U.S., these young people create content that gives voice to those who are often marginalized. Their multimedia journalism appears on urbanhealthmedia.org and in many other publications, especially those targeting communities of color. Our work has been in outlets including USA TODAY, The Afro, the Washington Informer, Washington Blade (we have a publishing partnership with the Blade), the Indianapolis Star and Miami New Times. To donate, go to https://youthcastmediagroup.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donation-form or mail a check to:
Youthcast Media Group
C/O Chain Bridge Bank
PO Box 7353
McLean, VA 22106

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday and throughout the giving season, please support Youthcast Media Group so we can continue to teach, mentor and help our students create high-quality, informative news stories on health, safety and financial issues that impact them and their communities. These 120 stories– which represent the work of 147 YMG students published in 37 media outlets– are a testament to the importance of and the impact of YMG!

10/25/2025

As draws to a close, we’d like you to see how our (teen!) student creators and interns have been reporting, writing articles and creating social media posts that raise awareness about and the risks of . Check out a reel of some of our teen-created posts and article highlights since 2023, which opens with our then-21-year-old former intern/staff assistant! Thanks to sponsors of this work including and And stay tuned for more from our creators on - THAT week starts Nov. 3 - and other road safety topics. Stay safe out there!

10/24/2025

Check out our (popular!) panel at ‘s Child Injury Prevention Convention with students from dcinternationalschool and ‘s .journalism These high school students advised child safety professionals in the room on how to reach young people, especially using social media. And they answered questions on topics including gun safety and countering dangerous TikTok trends like melting Jolly Ranchers in the microwave to make cotton candy. (which can and has burned people’s mouths and sent them to the hospital, not to mention the melted plastic chemicals you could ingest).

10/20/2025

You never know what someone is going through - even young kids. Oftentimes, it can be easy to overlook the stress experienced by children. Active Kids and Minds Student creator: Rosana Wahdat

10/20/2025

Child laborers around the world should not be exposed to unsafe and unsanitary agricultural dangers, says Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League. “We want kids out of the field and protected like any other kid would be,” she says. Student Creator: Neila Lindsay

10/16/2025

When youth speak up and out, societal issues like climate change begin to change, says Seema Wadhwa, Executive Director of Environmental Stewardship for Kaiser Permanente. “If every person did a little bit. It’s as powerful as powerful people doing a lot.” Student Creator: Helena Howard

10/16/2025

The combined 20% decrease of homicide and firearm assault numbers in 2024 gives many a spark of hope, but there is still work to be done. With over 15 years of experience in research and advocacy around public health approaches to ending gun violence, the Executive Director of Youth Alive Joseph Griffin says that while these numbers are decreasing, they’re STILL higher than they were pre-pandemic. Watch for more in this interview with this violence prevention supporter. Student Creator: Gabriela Reecer ****ms

10/15/2025

The mental health challenges facing young people today are more urgent than ever. It's crucial to provide support, resources, and open conversations to help those who are struggling. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, reach out for support by calling 988. Remember that you don’t have to go through it alone. Student Creator: Kaylee Eaton-Torres

10/15/2025

When healthy options are limited, what alternatives do people have? Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams focuses on equal access and “upstream care,” which will make it easier to make the healthier choice when it comes down to it. Student creator: Mizhgona Zamirova

10/13/2025

Overly competitive sports culture and body image issues can discourage girls from participating in activities they enjoy, according to expert Kathleen Tullie from Active Kids and Minds. Student creator: Luciana Diaz

10/13/2025

Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League, wants to see young consumers become smarter about their finances and the many ways they might put themselves at risk financially. Student Creator: Maqsuda Uddin

10/10/2025

Sometimes, all we need is someone in our corner to help us get back on our feet. Veronica Benson shares her gratitude for the help she received at the Camden Coalition. Student creator: Ashley Reynolds

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We are training high school students from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to report on the social factors and disparities influencing the health of their communities. Working with experienced journalists in each city, these young people work to make a difference and give voice to those who are often marginalized. Their work appears on urbanhealthmedia.org and occasionally on usatoday.com.