We all use gesture recognition every day, often without even noticing it. From waving our hands and swiping across our phones to zooming in on a picture with two fingers, these small moves have become natural to us.

In this workshop, we will take single-stroke gestures and turn them into something even more exciting. Using AI in creative ways, you will bring your own stories to life with animations. This is your chance to combine coding, creativity, and a touch of magic from the technology you use every day.

Join us for Digitalise Youth Café, where Scouts from around the world connect to discuss the importance of digital skills, promote civic tech solutions and create awareness about online civic engagement among young people.

During this 1-hour session, you’ll meet peers from different countries, discover knowledge and tools to navigate the digital ecosystem, protect yourselves from surveillance, and fight against disinformation. The session will also bring together trained national peer educators to share their experiences, lessons and plans.

This activity is part of the Digitalise Youth Project, powered by Digital Democracy Initiative, which aims to address the shrinking civic space and rampant disinformation in the Sahel and neighbouring regions, by empowering local youth and civil society organisations.

Whether you’re joining from a radio station or your living room with internet access – this is your chance to be heard!