Who we are

Platform D is a non-profit impact and production agency turning powerful stories into real-world change.

Founded in 2002 in Geneva as dev.tv, it built a strong reputation for accurate, independent, and ethical storytelling, with work broadcast by leading international media including BBC World News, Al Jazeera, TV5MONDE, Euronews, CCTV, and Brut.

Today, Platform D builds on this legacy to design campaigns, productions, and initiatives that deliver concrete impact.

A flagship initiative is the Young Activists Summit (YAS), which supports and amplifies exceptional young changemakers and connects a global community of more than 80,000 people across 192 countries.

Platform D works with NGOs, foundations, international organisations, media, and changemakers to design campaigns and initiatives grounded in accuracy and independence — where storytelling is not the end goal, impact is.

Vision

We believe information and knowledge enable people to act. Our work goes beyond highlighting problems — we seek solutions, new perspectives, and stories that inspire meaningful action. Through strategic campaigns, rigorous journalism, and creative storytelling, we design initiatives and produce content that contribute to positive change.

Outreach

Platform D leads impact campaigns using media, social platforms, and strategic partnerships to raise awareness and mobilize action. Its media productions have been featured by approximately 150 national and international broadcasters, including BBC World News, Euronews, Al Jazeera, Brut, and TV5MONDE. Initiatives such as the Young Activists Summit (YAS) extend this reach further, with over 111 million people reached on social media and a global community of more than 80,000 young people across 192 countries committed to social and environmental justice.

Board

Christine Maitre, Chair

President of the Friends of the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, Administrative Councillor of Collonge - Bellerive 2003-2013

Sophie Balbo, Member

Head of Communication at RTS. Former journalist, worked for Swiss Solidarity and Terre des Hommes

Ndaté Dieng, Member

Lawyer, Co - founder of Dieng Studer Law, Vice - President of the African Conference for Peace

Yan Luong, Member

Independent consultant in communications and change management

Afshin Salamian, Member

Lawyer (Salamian Bolsterli & Associates), Founder of the film production company Sunny Independent Pictures

Team

Marina Wutholen

Executive Director

Chloe Chua

Social Media Assistant

Salvatore Dardano

Postproduction Manager

Kalima Hammond

Production Manager & Administrative Officer

Zarastin Kholbash

Social Media & Community Manager

Sandrine Menand

Treasurer

Loukia Psaraki

Project & Communications Manager

Cloé West

Impact & Special Projects Manager

featured productions

Irak: Qui sont ces jeunes qui ont survécu à Daech?

Tataki
RTS
TV5MONDE

For this new documentary, Sacha Porchet three young Yazidis who have survived the atrocities committed by ISIS in Sinjar, Iraq. 10 years later, these 3 young people are still trying to rebuild their lives, with great courage and resilience.

Kinshasa, les enfants des rues

Brut

À Kinshasa, on les appelle les "shégués". Ils sont des milliers d'enfants parfois très jeunes à vivre dans les rues. Alors qu'elle n'avait que 17 ans, C'est Prévue a créé un orphelinat pour leur venir en aide. dev.tv a co-produit ce documentaire avec le média digital Brut, qui l'a diffusé sur toutes ses plateformes.

La guerre a totalement influencé leur vie - RDC

TV
RTS
Tataki
TV5MONDE

Most of young people living in Goma, DRC have experienced conflict and violence since they were born. However, resilience and hope are at the centre of their lives. Sacha (Tataki) met 3 young people to understand what it is like to live there.

The Young Activists Summit in 2 minutes

social media
Platform D initiative

The Young Activists Summit honours young people who fight tirelessly to defend human rights and protect the environment. Launched by dev.tv, the Summit is held at the United Nations and reaches millions of people around the world every year.