Welcome to OtownGist Creative Hub

WHAT WE DO: Media & Journalism Capacity Building AI Literacy & Responsible Technology Digital Storytelling & Media Production

Turning Knowledge Into Power for Everyday People and Institutions

At OtownGist Creative Hub, we work at the intersection of media, technology, and community. Our work focuses on equipping people and institutions with the skills, tools, and confidence to navigate information, tell their own stories, and use technology responsibly.

We don’t just teach concepts — we build capacity, support practice, and deliver real-world outcomes.

Media & Journalism Capacity Building

Strengthening Ethical, Trustworthy Media

We support journalists and media practitioners to adapt to digital change while maintaining accuracy, integrity, and public trust.

What we do:

  • Media literacy and newsroom training
  • Ethical reporting and fact-checking support
  • Digital tools for modern journalism
  • Story development and investigative techniques

Who this serves:

Journalists, media houses, independent reporters, journalism students.

Why it matters:

Strong journalism underpins informed communities and accountable institutions.

AI Literacy & Responsible Technology

Making AI Understandable, Useful, and Ethical

We demystify artificial intelligence and digital tools, helping people understand how they shape information, work, and daily life.

What we do:

  • Introductory and applied AI literacy training
  • Responsible use of AI tools for productivity and content creation
  • Awareness of AI-driven misinformation and manipulation
  • Ethical discussions grounded in local realities

Who this serves:

Students, professionals, educators, journalists, community leaders.

Why it matters:

Without AI literacy, people lose control over narratives and systems that affect them.

Institutional & Community Communication

Building Clear, Trusted Communication Systems

We support institutions and community-based organizations to communicate clearly, responsibly, and effectively in a digital environment shaped by misinformation and low trust.

This includes:

  • Strategic communication and messaging
  • Digital presence, web design, and website management
  • Content structuring and storytelling for the web
  • Program, event, and campaign communication

Who this serves:

NGOs, foundations, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups, public institutions, and initiatives.

Why it matters:

Clear communication builds trust, improves engagement, and strengthens partnerships, funding, and community participation.

Digital Storytelling & Media Production

Empowering Communities to Tell Their Own Stories

We help individuals and organizations create compelling, responsible digital content that reflects their realities and preserves their voices.

What we do:

  • Video, podcast, and audio storytelling
  • Community documentaries and digital narratives
  • Content strategy and production support
  • Training in visual and narrative techniques

Who this serves:

Creators, NGOs, cultural organizations, community groups, institutions.

Why it matters:

When communities control their stories, culture is preserved and voices are amplified.

Why us?

Where This Fits in Our Broader Work Conver

Institutional & Community Communication is closely connected to:

  • our media literacy and journalism work

  • our AI literacy and responsible technology programs

  • our Digital Bridge Initiative, where communication gaps are most visible

This ensures communication work is not isolated, but grounded in a broader understanding of media, technology, and society.

How We Work

Our approach is:

  • Purpose-driven — communication aligned with mission and values

  • Practical — focused on tools organizations can manage

  • Ethical — avoiding manipulation, misinformation, or hype

  • Collaborative — built with teams, not imposed

We often combine training, content development, and system setup so organizations are stronger long after a project ends.

READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR COMMUNICATION?

Whether you need a clearer website, stronger messaging, or communication support for a program or community initiative, we’re open to collaboration.