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TIFAM is committed to ensuring that young archers and emerging writers have a meaningful platform to develop their skills, share their perspectives, and engage with the cultural and historical narratives of archery. Through structured initiatives, mentorship, and direct participation, young contributors are not only encouraged to take part but are actively integrated into TIFAM’s editorial and creative processes.
The TIFAM Youth Merit Cup is not just about competitive performance—it celebrates young archers who contribute to the broader storytelling, reporting, and artistic interpretation of archery culture. This initiative:
✅ Encourages engagement beyond competition, fostering participation in journalism, historical research, and creative content.
✅ Recognizes young voices for their contributions to archery culture through writing, photography, and artistic expression.
✅ Provides a pathway for young archers to become part of the editorial and storytelling process, ensuring their perspectives are represented.
Through the Merit Cup, youth engagement in archery extends beyond the shooting range, allowing young people to become chroniclers of the sport, its traditions, and its evolving landscape.
TIFAM Youth, the dedicated youth magazine insert, ensures that young contributors have a space of their own within TIFAM’s pages. This section:
TIFAM Youth ensures that young contributors are not just observers but active participants in shaping archery’s narrative.
Young writers and artists receive hands-on editorial mentorship and publishing opportunities within TIFAM. This includes:
📖 Professional feedback and support in refining their work.
🎨 Guidance on artistic interpretation and visual storytelling.
📝 Opportunities to collaborate with senior editors, learning key journalistic and storytelling techniques.
Through this approach, young contributors gain real-world experience in publishing, journalism, and historical documentation, helping them build skills that extend beyond archery.
TIFAM ensures that young contributors have equal access to essential creative and collaborative tools, eliminating barriers to participation. Through Google Workspace for Non-Profits, Microsoft 365, and Canva for Non-Profits, young writers and artists receive:
By removing financial and logistical barriers, any young person with a story to tell can contribute, regardless of location or background.
Young contributors are not only featured in print but also in TIFAM’s digital initiatives, ensuring their work reaches a wider audience. This includes:
🎤 Q&A sessions and interviews that highlight their experiences and creative processes.
📸 Behind-the-scenes content and social media spotlights that showcase their work.
📢 Opportunities to engage with the archery community, sharing their perspectives in online discussions and events.
TIFAM actively amplifies young voices across platforms, ensuring that their contributions are not just published but celebrated.
TIFAM can provide concrete evidence of youth engagement, including:
📑 Published content from young contributors.
💬 Testimonials from participants detailing their experiences.
🔍 Documentation of mentorship programs, tools, and resources provided.
These initiatives ensure that the voices of young people are not just acknowledged but actively nurtured, making them an integral part of TIFAM’s editorial and creative vision.
TIFAM remains firmly committed to fostering the next generation of storytellers, journalists, and artists in the archery community, ensuring that young people have a lasting voice in the sport’s cultural and historical legacy.