AniJolly Girls
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The Ani Jolly Girls’ Special Mentorship Program, (a. k. a. “AniJolly Girls”) founded by Ebele Okoye and co-founded by Katarina Gulan, began on March 8, 2023, with the mission of making animation and entrepreneurial knowledge in the field more accessible to young women and girls. Recognizing the growth of the animation industry in Africa and the involvement of major global players, the program addresses critical issues, including gender disparities and the lack of equitable guidance and cooperation within the industry.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG )
The program, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), empowers young women aged 18 to 25 in Sub-Saharan Africa through professional knowledge, training, and mentorship. It emphasizes hands-on challenges and mentorship to instill the confidence, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset needed for global competitiveness. This approach focuses on discovering creative strengths, honing core skills, and fostering self-sustainability, while also promoting the underrepresented Poetry genre within African animation. This initiative addresses SDG goals related to gender equality and job creation while nurturing personal, professional, and emotional growth.
The first Edition "Poetry, Women, Entrepreneurship"
This inaugural edition, themed "Poetry, Women, Entrepreneurship," spotlights the most powerful form of expression - Poetry - closely connected to emancipation. It offers young women an avenue to explore and embrace this genre, expressing their needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Currently, five young women, aged 18 to 25, have received intensive animation training and are actively collaborating on a short film titled "Table Talks and Dreamwalks." The poetry featured in the project is the work of the award-winning Nigerian poet, spoken word artist, and performer "Loveth Liberty," who was specially commissioned for the AniJolly Girls’ program.
Long term Goals
The program's long-term vision entails forging partnerships with international bodies and institutions, facilitating skills exchange, and co-operations between African participants and women globally. Promising discussions are already underway with studios and organizations across countries like Colombia, Germany, Spain, and Croatia, all committed to shared SDG objectives. Furthermore, partnerships with film festivals provide an exclusive platform for showcasing the works of participants, enhancing their visibility in the global animation landscape.
In an inclusive approach, the program extends an invitation to local and global animation studios, promoting mentorship, training, and collaborative rapport for potential co-productions.
For additional information about the program and its initiatives, you can visit their website (https://jollysquid.com/anijolly-girls) or view their Lift-Off program video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ousGOMgwwtg)
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