At Edit Village, we are committed to bringing global communities together through ethical participatory storytelling for communities, NGOs, organizations, and individuals that prioritizes honesty, transparency, and integrity in all communications. We believe that participatory storytelling should not only serve strategic marketing goals but create an inclusive communication loop between brand, community and audience. We want to transform the way video content is produced through an innovative and intuitive content management and video editing platform, that stores, organises and creates compelling content quickly and ethically. Our goal is to make video editing accessible to all and we aim to revolutionise video content production through a hybrid system that streamlines workflows and makes communication easy. Edit Village is on a mission to become the world’s trusted leader in video editing, revolutionising the quality, ethics, and sustainability of community-driven digital content while still producing impactful videos and at a fraction of the cost.

Our digital platform provides a safe space to create, store, and collaborate upholding the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that our strategies respect user privacy, promote truthful messaging, and contribute positively to the global digital ecosystem. Inclusive communications stretch across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing the need for transparency and authenticity in digital storytelling for all stakeholders involved in the content creation cycle. This cannot be achieved at the click of a button but requires grassroots education on ethics and sustainability, de-colonial approaches to communications, and the creation of safe spaces where communities become equitable stakeholders in how their stories are told. By embedding these principles into participatory storytelling, we work
towards a digital future that is fair, inclusive, and representative of the diverse voices shaping our world.

At Edit Village we are guided by key principles, we strive to:

• Create Value – We help you to create meaningful and relevant content that nurtures trust with communities and engagement with stakeholders. At Edit Village, creating value means empowering vulnerable communities to share their narratives on their own terms. Through grassroot approaches to information sharing and participatory methodologies, we create a digital space for communities to become active storytellers rather than passive subjects. Our digital platform simplifies the content creation process, bringing everything into one accessible space, reducing complexity, and fostering an inclusive approach to communications.

• Communicate Honestly – Ensuring accuracy in messaging and avoiding misleading claims. We create opportunities for diverse voices to shape the global conversation and ensure content creation reflects the lived realities of those most affected. Authentically representing the social and environmental impact of brands by putting the voices of the community first and ensuring their stories are told with respect and accuracy. This avoids impact washing and places the stories of communities at the centre of communications around the challenging stories that define our times.

• Ask for Permission – Prioritizing user consent and responsible data practices.
  Permission is not just a formality or a signed document—it is an ongoing, transparent dialogue. At Edit Village, we believe that true consent means ensuring that individuals and communities understand where their videos, interviews, and narratives will be shared, how they will be edited, and who will engage with them. It is about co-creating stories with the subjects, not extracting them. More than just a one-time agreement, permission is a continuous process of engagement that provides communities with an access point to revisit, review, and stay informed about their contributions. Ethical storytelling requires creating pathways for long-term communication and ensuring that communities remain stakeholders in how their
  stories evolve and are represented in the digital space.

• Do No Harm – Actively avoiding tactics that could negatively impact individuals or communities. In alignment with the UN’s principles on digital safety and equity, we commit to fostering an online environment where ethical storytelling minimizes harm and amplifies marginalized voices. This means safeguarding against exploitative narratives, ensuring fair representation, and mitigating risks associated with digital storytelling—such as data privacy breaches, unintended exposure, or re-traumatization of vulnerable subjects. We recognize that digital equity is not just about access but about creating inclusive spaces where communities can engage safely, control their narratives, and participate in ethical knowledge-sharing without fear of manipulation or misuse.
  

  Participatory storytelling with communities creates safe spaces to discuss some of the world's most challenging issues, empowering individuals to share their lived experiences. By amplifying these voices, we work towards a more equitable and inclusive digital future where diverse perspectives are valued and represented.
  

  A grassroots understanding of ethics and sustainability plays a crucial role in avoiding misinformation and ensuring that the voices of communities are heard in the global conversation. By fostering digital safety and responsible storytelling practices, we help create a more trustworthy and transparent online space where all individuals can participate with confidence.
  

  In an era where misinformation, privacy concerns, and unethical practices threaten trust in digital spaces, Edit Village is dedicated to setting a higher standard. We empower people and communities to create ethically driven content that creates impact while principled and responsible.