The kNOw Fresno

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The kNOw Youth Media equips young people with media and storytelling skills to uplift their stories and the stories of their communities, amplifies youth voice through media partnerships and encourages civic engagement through community health reporting.

The kNOw has existed since 2006 and produces annual print publications, produces web content on a weekly basis, runs a Twitter, Facebook and Instagram account with relevant youth content and produces multimedia content year round.

Interested in Joining?

To learn more visit theknowfresno.org or contact Johnsen Del Rosario at jdelrosario@yli.org or Daniel Gonzalez at dgonzalez@yli.org.

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Montserrat Ayala (she/her) & Belen Preciado (she/her) | April 30, 2025
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