Theirworld x The Observer: The Education Issue
A simple idea: in a world where young people's media choices are fleeting and ephemeral, give permanence to their voices.
Global children's charity Theirworld and their Global Youth Ambassadors team were running a pilot project in citizen journalism - ten young reporters from around the world documenting the education challenges in their communities through writing, photography, film and audio, with the work destined for an online showcase and exhibition during UNGA in New York.
Brought in to develop the creative platform, it became immediately clear that the brief undersold what the material demanded. These were not voices suited to a temporary digital experience - they needed cultural weight and permanence.
With print enjoying a wider revival, the answer was a physical newspaper: The Education Issue.
Working in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise Media, and with bespoke training and mentoring for the contributors delivered in partnership with Pioneers Post, we brought the project to life as a 28-page newspaper special, written and published by the Global Youth Ambassadors themselves.
The first edition launched at the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2025, alongside an exhibition of contributor work. The Education Issue is now an annual publication, spotlighting education challenges worldwide.