Kortrijk – The media lab Quindo in Kortrijk will receive €250,000 from Flemish Minister Melissa Depraetere over five years, a financial boost aimed at supporting 150 volunteers in expanding youth media programs across West Flanders, reports 24brussels.
As VRT News reported, the funding is part of a larger initiative by the Flemish Government to assist youth organizations, with Quindo being highlighted among the beneficiaries alongside traditional groups like Scouts, Chiro, KSA, and KLI.
This financial aid will enable Quindo to enhance its projects, broaden its offerings, and increase participation in media-related activities for young people in West Flanders. The initiative will help nurture a new generation of media creators and consumers.
How will Kortrijk’s Quindo use €250K to expand youth media programs?
Quindo serves as a creative space where youth can engage in producing radio programs, podcasts, and other media initiatives centered around their interests.
“Over the past 10 years, we’ve primarily focused on Kortrijk,” says coordinator Broos Claerhout.
“The goal is to be more active outside our studio and expand to other locations in West Flanders and East Flanders to offer young people there opportunities to work with media.”
In addition to Quindo, artistic youth program Passerelle will also receive funding from Flanders. This program focuses on providing workshops and projects that introduce young participants to the arts while promoting creativity, cultural participation, and personal development.
Founded in Kortrijk in 2000, Quindo has continuously evolved to support vulnerable youth, helping them build confidence and develop skills in the media sector. The organization has engaged around 150 volunteers, including radio DJs, presenters, technicians, web designers, and camera operators, to mentor participants, underscoring its commitment to fostering media literacy and career pathways for young people.