Civic Lens: Stories for Change
Empowering Africa & Europe through civic storytelling, journalism & film. We train 150 storytellers, produce impact documentaries, host civic forums, and run a bilingual media hub connecting communities across continents.
Storytellers Trained
Civic Documentaries
Screenings & Forums
Bilingual Media Hub
About the Initiative
Civic Lens is the media arm of Dohelps & Vidahelps Foundation. We treat media as civic infrastructure—training, production, community engagement, and a digital hub—to strengthen democratic participation and local news ecosystems.
Train 150 Storytellers
Investigative, ethical, and solutions-driven storytelling for youth and community voices in Nigeria & Portugal.
Produce Civic Films
6–8 documentaries on migration, climate resilience, governance, and youth activism with cross-border teams.
Engage Communities
20+ screenings and moderated forums with action mapping and local advocacy follow-up.
Flagship Projects
A growing slate of films and multimedia storytelling that bridges culture, technology, and civic action.
The Binary of Our Ancestors
Afrofuturist documentary connecting Igbo wisdom to the future of AI, digital identity, and cultural memory.
Echelon: The Last Code
Speculative sci-fi exploring AI ethics, cybersecurity, and African innovation—sparking youth pathways into tech.
Weaver of Light
Poetic documentary on climate resilience and women’s knowledge across Nigeria & Portugal.
Programs & Impact Areas
We pair storytelling with real economic opportunity: training, tools, and access for women and youth.
FemTech Digital Hub
IT & AI tools, entrepreneurship labs, and mentorship for women-led businesses.
DOVIDAX Mobile
Micro-courses via WhatsApp and mobile to deliver digital skills at scale.
IT & Cybersecurity
Cloud, security, GDPR/NITDA compliance, and career pathways to remote jobs.
Digital Economy Access
Remote work readiness, e-commerce, and digital inclusion for underserved communities.
Renewable Energy & Smart Farming
Climate literacy, green energy pilots, AI-assisted agriculture and resilience.
HealthTech & Maternal Care
Digital health tools for women, mothers, and community health workers.
Be Part of the Change
Your support helps us train storytellers, create impactful documentaries, and amplify marginalized voices.
Donate (Nigeria)
Account Name: Dohelps & Vidahelps
WEMA BANK: 0126573008
STANBIC IBTC: 0069733548
FIRST BANK: 2046760076
Or contact us on WhatsApp: 🇵🇹 +351 968 632 816 • 🇳🇬 +234 916 065 8348