Introduction

• SCAAFF (Project Off the Street – POTS) is an edutainment non-profit organization that is focused solely on empowering the next generation of digital storytellers. Through various skill and talent hunt avenues we will be providing grants, educational resources, and fellowships, SCAAFF provides youths both skilled and unskilled from under-served communities with the technical training, media literacy skills, and digital tools to leverage on the creative process as a means for interpreting their roles in the society. We intend to broaden their outreach and provide them with means through various media training so they can at into any society they and themselves. SCAAFF fellowship provides funding, equipment, curriculum, and support for volunteer educators to teach filmmaking across Africa for 6 months yearly – fully funded. Educators teach on a daily basis and students create their own multimedia projects, develop team-building and leadership skills, and learn how to use technology to share their stories.

Goals & Objectives

• to empower the next generation of digital storytellers
• to connect communities and cultures through digital tools
• to utilize the filmmaking process as a vehicle for cultural exchange.

Core Duties

• Educators live and work in an underserved community for 6 months.
• Educators teach regularly-scheduled classes to local students on a daily basis.
• Educators mentor local students and help them create their own projects.
• Educators produce a creative portfolio that includes photography and video-based projects. 

All overseas fellowships are fully-funded.

• round trip international airfare included
• housing/accommodation (6 months) included
• food (3 meals/day, 7 days/week, 26 weeks/year) included
• customized curriculum and lesson plans included
• classroom equipment (cameras, microphones, laptop, software, etc.) included
• additional educational resources included
• 24/7 support included

Flights & Transportation

• SCAAFF provides all Educators with round trip international airfare from their city of residence to their respective placement site. All flights include a luggage allowance.
• Local transportation to/from the teaching site is provided on a daily basis. This may be provided in the form of a school sponsored bus/shuttle or a cash stipend for local buses/taxis. Housing is located within walking distance of the teaching site whenever possible.

Meals & Accommodation

• All Educators receive three meals per day for the full duration of the fellowship. These meals may be provided in various forms. In some countries, the meals are provided directly by the school or host organization. In other countries, a cash stipend is provided. All meals are commensurate with local standards.
• All Educators are provided housing for the full duration of the fellowship. Housing varies from country to country and may be provided in any of the following forms: private/shared staff accommodation, a private/shared apartment, a local homestay. In all cases, Educators are provided a private furnished bedroom. All accommodation includes running water, electricity, and internet access and is commensurate with local standards. All utilities are also included. Housing is located within walking distance of the teaching site whenever possible.

Communication & Support

• In addition to the day-to-day support provided by in-country partners, SCAAFF utilizes a variety of online tools (email, GDrive, Skype) to communicate with overseas Educators throughout the full duration of the fellowship. Each week, Educators submit a variety of class reports, surveys, student work, photos, and videos to their designated SCAAFF supervisor. The SCAAFF supervisor then provides detailed written feedback to the Fellow on a weekly basis. Additionally, the Fellow and the SCAAFF supervisor participate in a monthly video conference call.

Visas

• All Educators receive support in obtaining visas for the full duration of the fellowship. Visa types and related procedures vary from country to country. In most cases, Educators receive a work visa or a volunteer visa and official sponsorship from the in-country host organization/school. In some cases, visa runs are required. Please note that Educators are responsible for obtaining their visas, securing all supporting documents, and covering all related costs.

Health & Safety

• SCAAFF’s number one priority is the health and safety of participating Educators. In-country orientation includes a thorough review of health and safety issues as well as practical information to enable Educators to stay safe and well. Throughout the duration of the program, the host organization/school and community serve as a support system as Educators navigate their new country. Although most of the countries where SCAAFF works do not have medical facilities comparable to those in the United States or Europe, SCAAFF avoids placing Educators at sites that do not have access to adequate medical care.
• SCAAFF assists Educators in obtaining country-specific medical and emergency evacuation insurance. All Educators are required to maintain a minimum standard of coverage for the full duration of the fellowship. Please note that Educators are responsible for obtaining their insurance policy, securing all supporting documents, and covering all related costs.

Partners & Collaborators

• SCAAFF partners with a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, public schools, private schools, grassroots community organizations, educational foundations, and development organizations. Partners vary from year to year. 

Donors & Supporters

• The global fellowship program is 100% donor supported.