In 2020, 16-year old Henry Kerr wanted to learn more about the problem of online hate and extremism. With OPV’s help, he crafted a survey and shared with youth across his city.

The survey reached over 850 students and found that some 70% of youth are seeing violent and hateful content on their social media platforms.  It showed that online hate is a significant problem for many young people, who often don’t know what to do about it.

Wanting to take action, Henry and some of the survey respondents formed a small group. Don’t Click is a youth online hate and extremism prevention initiative. Since 2021, they have worked to give youth the tools they need to handle negativity online – both for themselves and as bystanders.

Break the Hate - © 1844 Studios

Producers: Nauzanin Knight

Mitra Knight

Director: Anthony Goertz

DOP: Gerardo Ramos

Editor / Text Message Graphics: Alicia Krawchuk