Meet the Crew

Benjamin Hoyte: Hi, I'm Ben I'm 15 years of age and I go to Stratford Secondary School and I'm currently in my last year. I want to become a journalist-newsreader and that's why I volunteer with WORLDbytes. I think this is a great opportunity to express my many views on things that occur in today's society.

Lisa: My name is Lisa, I am 17 years of age, I am involved with WORLDbytes to help make a change, also to meet new people and gain experience along the way.

Nigel: Hi, I am at school and I am working on the scripts for some of the news channel segments. Volunteering on this project does make you think about issues and I'd like to learn how to make a news programme.

Salma: I am at school and I want to volunteer for the news channel because I want to help people and to get experience and learn new skills for my future.

Liam: Hi I'm 17 years of age and I am a student at St. Ignatius College in north London. I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the work WORLDwrite produces as well as its thought-provoking and innovative nature. The WORLDwrite ethos of equality seems strong and clear throughout the organization and it is definitely something I want to promote and be a part of as best I can, as I'm sure do all the volunteers. Initially I hope to be involved in the WORLDbytes News Channel and also the marketing aspects of the organisation.

Jenny: My main interest is in camera work. I volunteer for WORLDwrite because I enjoy the variety of creative experiences it gives me, and the chance to use film to get out a strong social message is something I've always wanted to get involved in.

Maruf: I'm originally from Nigeria. Initially I was interested in the actual film production side of things and wanted to get a better understanding of how films are put together. After I learned more about WORLDwrite and what they strive to achieve in the world for people, my first impressions were feelings of being overwhelmed and challenged at the same time. Their unique universal philanthropic views addressing major issues of social and economic dynamics on a local, national and international scale are a tall order for anyone if you ask me, yet despite the enormity of these tasks they make the work fun, educational and a good all-around experience for all volunteers and viewers. I'm proud to be a part of the volunteer team for this project and will report back to you as things develop.

Ruje: I'm the presenter for WORLDbytes and it's totally fabulous. I look forward to learning how to use a teleprompt and the technical stuff.

Hamsa Gaaloa: I would like to change the perceptions of the world we live in, a world where the innocent is guilty and the guilty is innocent. Behind the camera there is a bigger picture, what we see in the media is limited in scope. With WORLDbytes we have the opportunity to call into question what is said, what is done, what is happening and what will happen.

Isha: I'm a volunteer for WORLDwrite and believe WOLRDbytes is such an important commodity for all. It gives people a voice and challenges us all to think twice. It also allows us to learn about important issues in an environment which welcomes all.

Nathaniel: WORLDbytes is unique, when dealing with issues that effect everybody NGOs can easily slip into populism and trend-watching but WORLDwrite and WORLDbytes want to challenge conventional opinion, not ride the waves of fashion. They also practice what they preach in terms of volunteer opportunities, everyone is given an equal shot to do what they think they can do for the cause.

Mentor: I am getting involved with WORLDbytes because I would like to meet new people and I believe in changing the world to a better place.

Emma Sinclair: I'm excited about being part of WORLDbytes as it will help me to learn and understand more about issues locally and across the world.

Michael Naranjo: I think WORLDbytes is a brilliant idea and as always WORLDwrite is thinking big. Challenging ideas really excites me and I look forward to learning how to use film and video to do that.

Shasha: WORLDbytes has provided a fantastic online platform. Its aim of providing clarification and understanding of current issues has deeply attracted me to get involved.

Ishan: I want to visualise what works best for everyone and to share equal aspirations.

Annisa: Hello, I am Annisa I got involved in this project because I believe it is important that people have alternative news, alongside the mainstream channels so they can begin to build a more rounded perspective and opinion of the world. Most notably, because mainstream news generally offers a close-minded and limited view.

Joe Van der Voort: I'm involved because I'm tired of hearing the same old rubbish in the media and want to spark some intelligent and positive debate for once.

Millie: Hi I'm from Ghana and have been a volunteer with WORLDwrite for a long time and have learned a lot but because my visa runs out I have to go back but I would like to contribute from Ghana with news stories for the channel and improve my writing.

Junaid: I'm Junaid and I've been volunteering for WORLDwrite for a few years now. I'm interested in all aspects of the production of the WORLDbytes channel and hope to affect change in the world through creative actions.

Kayo: Hi, my name is Kayo Leonnie Kalema, Worldbytes is a project that has inspired me a lot more than I would've ever thought, to the extent that I now feel so motivated and confident to confront a lot of today’s current issues, not only in relation to the country we live in, but also my home country Congo. I feel the project will hone a lot of my current skills. I feel because of my curiosity and passion to pursue a career in broadcasting by further engaging myself in all Worldbytes projects, it is my responsibility to seek information, questions and perhaps even some answers on the current states of our human morals and ethics. It's time, for positive change and I believe it will come if we all contribute in some way. Broadcasting will be my way.

Satish Thiagarajan: I've been associated with WORLDbytes for not so long now and I'm liking it a lot. I am basically interested in changing the world.

Nathan: Hiya I've been working on the brand spanking new WORLDbytes website for your viewing pleasure.

Bea: I Iove to travel, discover new places and roam randomly wherever I am. I've been researching and scripting an item for the news channel. All going well I will be filming for it, in the so called “accursed mountains” of north-eastern Albania.

Michael Alhadeff: I have become involved in the news channel because I'm interested in alternative views and have a view to working in that area. I hope to provide valuable contributions to the news channel and give as much input as I feel I can.

Rukia: A news channel which doesn't churn out the same old stuff has to be good news. I'm interested in learning all aspects of putting a programme together.

Tatiane Vieira: Hi! I volunteer with WORLDbytes because I like to study social issues as well as work with them and I think WORLDwrite develops its projects in a clever and responsible way.

Ning: I am here because I believe in dreams. I believe we can contribute toward a world with better fairness, freedom, and well-being for every human being. It is wonderful to be part of this worthwhile cause.

Tomilola: Hi my name is Tomilola Opanubi and I do various things as a WORLDwrite volunteer, I joined the news channel project because I felt that it targets an area I was focussing on and the work is something that is really needed.

Theresa: I'm a student and am passionate about social issues.

Bisham Dass: I'm from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. I joined the WORLDbytes team because it has given me the opportunity to use my skills to help challenge ideas, and make a positive worldwide impact. It is my hope that this will generate worthy debate that will one day lead to global equality that both you and I can benefit from.

Liz: It has been an eye-opening experience to have worked with WORLDwrite on the WORLDbytes project. Global processes have sped up the way we connect with each other and the world around us; unfortunately this has not succeeded in an equal way. Working towards a fuller awareness of the inequality that affects the world over is a positive step towards change. A change that will result in equality is well within our global capabilities and is something we should all strive for, lest we shall forever be settling for second best.

Miranda Howard Williams: I think WORLDbytes is a great place for young people to learn about issues while also being taught how to use film, television and the internet to express these views. I am really excited to be part of this process.

Luwam: WORLDwrite is good fun. I wanted to get involved in an organisation where I can play a part in challenging assumptions in popular thinking as well as develop further my creative skills. Here I get to do both.

Peter: I see myself as a filmmaker and I am working with WORLDwrite and the news channel because of their creative approach towards challenging conventional thinking on global inequality.

Kate: Hi I'm working on the chill out feature because everyone could do with a regular relaxing antidote to today's hyped up media.

Humayun: I have worked on researching and writing for the news channel including coverage of the Battle of Ideas China Now festival.

Katherine: I'd like to broadcast the voices that history and society forgets.

Annabelle: My name is Annabelle I found WORLDwrite by accident a couple of years ago, became a volunteer then went off to study and came back again to volunteer and am already looking forward to this and future projects.

Shazia: I joined to get involved in the worthy projects Worldwrite does, helping out with filming and editing where possible, and of course to promote global equality.

Lilana: Being involved with WORLDbytes is giving me the chance to exercise research and writing skills while learning new skills in filming and production.

Saleha: For me the exciting thing about the news channel project is content, we need to get a different side of the story told and remain objective and professional. If anyone can do that WORLDwrite can and I'm keen to have a go.

Nat: I'm volunteering for WORLDbytes to find out more about making news programmes. I also wanted to volunteer because I like the fact that WORLDwrite tackles major issues in a unique and positive way.

Emeka Nwachi: My Name is Emeka Nwachi and I am delighted to have been part of the train and shoot programme with WORLDbytes as it was a very good experience and I got to meet a lot of new people.

Syb: Hi, I'm Syb, 24, and I came to WORLDwrite one year ago. Now I am back and the reason for that is that I think there are not many organisations that take equality to another level. Is it Ferraris for all? - I don't know, but I definitely believe that small scale and pity only projects nurture existing power structures and make westerners feel good.

Jakub: I'm doing WORLDbytes because it talks about issues from different point of view than today's media. This is always very important as it helps to keep the awareness how things really are and you don't have to rely on mass media. WORLDbytes also greatly helps to broaden my experience in news and filmmaking.

Talyn Rahman: Konnichiwa. I am WORLDbytes's political analyst and I am passionate about politics and policy-making. I joined WORLDbytes because I believe the people in the organisation think big and outside of the box, which is important in demonstrating critical global views from a diverse outlook.

Randy Nundlall: I feel that through the Arts we can promote endless things therefore I am using my artistic background to promote Global Equality. I am involved in the WORLDbytes News channel and helping WORLDwrite to address the current issues of our planet.

Chiedozie: After searching for the ideal place to volunteer I finally got the best in the UK which is WORLDwrite and the WORLDbytes channel where I can upload and do database work and lots more. I am delighted to be here.

Mohammed: I have worked as a volunteer for WORLDwrite doing research on certain projects and attending news channel crew meetings where lots of ideas get discussed. I enjoy the atmosphere and the people.

Tony: I have always been interested in news and media and this project takes different views seriously and questions all sorts of things, including who can create a news channel.

Juliana: I am interested in media production. WORLDbytes and its vision offers a great platform for examining politics and society and I welcome the opportunity to create a new perspective on the news scene.

Rob: I am interested in contesting established norms within the media when dealing with issues relating to global and local inequalities, development, and environmentalism.

Jamie: Supporting WORLDbytes informs me both politically and creatively, whilst giving me the opportunity to speak freely on topics relevant to our society.

Aisha: I'm Aisha and I'm a volunteer coordinator at WORLDwrite, I think the news channel will get us all thinking positively about humanity and what we are capable of. Having an open door policy is fantastic as it means everyone who wants to learn and to contribute, can.

Balint: I am from Hungary and have been helping WORLDwrite with editing while improving my English. I think WORLDwrite is doing a very brave thing setting up a news channel with volunteers who are learning.

Elias: Hi, I joined WORLDbytes because I believe in global equality and justice.

Emma: I'm Emma and I'm a volunteer coordinator. WORLDbytes is a great project for me because it gives me a chance improve my skills and to discuss what I really think about what we're told in the media about London and the world...

Ian: I'm Ian and one of the few "older" crew members for the news channel. I'm a cinematographer and camera tutor and have volunteered for as well as tutored for WORLDwrite for many years. The news channel is going to involve a big learning curve for all of us.

Andy: Hi I am one of the few old people helping out on the News Channel. I have been a WORLDwrite volunteer for many years. My background is in the arts and I'll be assisting with camera tutoring and maintaining the equipment and studio for this challenging project.

Viv: I'm a WORLDwrite director and our news channel promises to take our work, understanding and ideas to the next level. We all want the world to tune in and I think we have the volunteers here in London to make news programmes that can impact on the world.

Ceri: I'm WORLDwrite's director. This news channel is going to take some doing with new volunteers every month, new issues to get our heads round and a great deal of organisational and creative wizardry, but with this talented crew of young volunteers already making it happen everything is possible.