Stories
The story of Africa, told by Africans.
A hub for podcasts, films, photography and writing by young East African storytellers. It opens as the first cohort begins creating.
Planned formats
Podcasts
Conversations recorded by cohort members — elders' histories, border stories and arguments about the region's future, published as series built during the exchange.
Films and Documentaries
Short documentary films made by young participants over the fourteen months, from homestay diaries to portraits of working communities.
Photojournalism
Photographic essays shot and captioned by participants themselves, documenting daily life in the communities that host the exchange.
Long Form Writing
Essays and reported features written by the cohort — analysis, memoir and investigation published with the writer's own byline.
Nothing here yet — on purpose
Stories will appear here as the first cohort publishes.
We are not filling this page with stock images or placeholder content. The hub opens when real work by real creators is ready to show.
Behind the hub
How the hub will work
Training
Participants learn recording, editing, framing and fact-checking through the Narrative Shift pillar before anything goes out.
Mentor feedback
Working editors and journalists from the network review each piece and give structured feedback before publication.
Published under creators' own names
Every story carries its creator's name. AYAN hosts the work; it does not claim it.
Want to tell stories with us?
If you record, film, photograph or write — and you want your name on the work — the first cohort is where this hub gets its content. Start the conversation now.