A THOUGHT provoking short film made by young people is now available to view.
‘Through Young Eyes’ explores the perceptions and lived experiences of child poverty, through the eyes of children and young people in the region.
They hope it will be shared widely and continue the conversations about poverty in the region.
In a statement, the young film-makers said: “We made this film to help people understand what it’s really like to grow up in poverty. We want this to be more than just a screening—please share it, talk about it, and keep the conversation going. That’s the only way we’re going to see real change.”
It was launched at an event for professionals working with children and young people and provided a platform for crucial conversations around poverty-related issues in Dumfries and Galloway.
The screening was followed by a Q and A session where the audience had the opportunity to engage with a panel, discussing what is currently being done to tackle child poverty and how much more can be achieved in the future.
Councillor Richard Brodie described the film as: “An unflinching, hard-hitting portrayal of the real impact poverty has on our young people’s lives. It serves as a stark reminder of the challenges we must confront as a community. This film has the potential to inspire meaningful action from professionals and decision-makers across the region.”
And Councillor Maureen Johnstone commended the film-makers, saying: “The young people behind ‘Through Young Eyes’ have done an outstanding job. Their courage in sharing their stories and perspectives is truly remarkable, and they’ve created something that will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on how we approach child poverty moving forward.”
The film was produced with Urbancroft Films and can be found on You Tube: Youth Work Dumfries and Galloway/Poverty.
