Advocacy & Patient Rightsss
Fighting for access to medicine, ending opioid dependency, supporting cancer patients and protecting patients' rights.
Mission Overview
What this mission does
MEDVETS Media & Broadcasting is a working studio staffed by the people our programmes serve. Veterans and youth produce podcasts, documentary shorts, live streams and campaign content end to end.
The curriculum covers camera and lighting, field and studio audio, editing, motion graphics, interview technique and distribution. Participants leave with a reel, not just a certificate.
The output does double duty: it is professional-grade training, and it is how MEDVETS reaches legislators, donors and the next family who needs us.
Purpose & Objectives
- Document the real outcomes of our programmes, unfiltered.
- Train members in production skills that pay.
- Educate the public on veteran and patient-rights issues.
- Give the people we serve control of their own narrative.
Telling our stories. Educating. Empowering.
Who We Serve
Who this programme helps
If you recognise yourself or someone you know on this list, this mission is for you.
- Youth pursuing media, film and communications careers
- Veterans with public affairs or combat camera experience
- Programme participants who want to share their own story
- Partner organisations needing advocacy content
On the Ground
Programme activities & services
What actually happens when you turn up. All of it runs on volunteer and member time.
Production Crew
Camera, lighting, audio and directing on real client projects.
The MEDVETS Podcast
Weekly conversations with veterans, clinicians and advocates.
Documentary Shorts
Long-form storytelling following members through their journey.
Post-Production Lab
Editing, colour, sound design and motion graphics training.
Live Event Streaming
Multi-camera coverage of rallies, race weekends and town halls.
Digital Campaigns
Social strategy and content built for advocacy outcomes.
Results to Date
240
Episodes published
1.4M
Total views
85
Members trained
12
Documentary shorts
Get Involved
How you can participate
Three ways in. Pick whichever one you can commit to honestly.
Volunteer your craft
Editors, shooters and sound engineers wanted.
Share your story
Members and families can record with our team any time.
Donate equipment
Cameras, lenses, audio kit and workstations put straight to work.
Join the MEDVETS Media & Broadcasting mission
Telling our stories. Educating. Empowering. Enlist as a member, or fund the work directly.
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