Breakthrough is a global human rights organization that uses a potent mix of media, arts, and technology to spark conversations and cultural transformation at the intersection of gender, sexuality, racial justice, and immigrant rights. Through nuanced, authentic storytelling, we uplift the voices and experiences of marginalized people, to challenge systemic barriers and build their cultural power.
In 2020-2021, Breakthrough will focus its dynamic, multimedia platforms and campaigns on Gen Z youth from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. These changemakers are reshaping the cultural landscape with their creativity and commitment to building a more equitable, sustainable world -- even amid personal experiences of discrimination, violence, and the crisis of COVID-19. Our short-form documentary film series, Our Stories: In Vivid Color, weaves a tapestry of girls and gender non-conforming youth of color, exploring their lived experiences, creative and activist projects, and radical dreams. Through By & For, our creative incubator, we are building the skills of young writers, podcasters, and other mediamakers, offering curated storytelling and branding support and access to a network of like-minded peers. Our Spotlight video and podcast series offers a space for healing and transformation, through intimate conversations with artists and activists across generations. Together with 70+ partners -- from grassroots activists to youth educators to filmmakers and other cultural influencers -- we will activate media consumers as agents of social change, and introduce new narratives that affirm the dignity and equality of all people.
