The Drum Beat 39 - Communication and Change News and Issues
Programmes
1. VIVA LA CIUDADANIA - Communication Project for the Reconstruction of Armenia [Colombia] following the recent earthquake. One of the main problems was the lack of engagement for the affected people. Seeks to inform and faclitate debate about the reconstruction process. Includes: [1] Popular correspondents" - people from the community who report and comment on the major issues and [2] for LOS NUEVOS VECINOS [New Neighbors - a radio sopa opera] the creative group are people from communities that are living in the camps or temporary housing. The actors are also people of the community. Contact Lina Maria Holguin [email protected]
2. Community Radio Programming Festival - South Africa - more than 110 people attended the Festival. Mostly participants came from community radio stations. Delegates focused on what was being done; shared ideas about what could be done; questions sought solutions to problems; solutions were often suggested from the floor. Very little reference to scarcity of resources and the many other problems stations face. "In our view this is evidence of a new maturity, spirit and independence in the sector." Contact Jean Fairbairn [email protected]
Strategy
3. Communications Framework for HIV/AIDS - A new direction - outlines a strategic direction for addressing HIV/AIDS issues through communication strategies. The strategy was discussed and developed at a series of regional workshops. Includes sections on: Theories and Models used in HIV/AIDS prevention; Regional Strategies for Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean; and translating into national communication strategies. >From the Executive Summary: " Five domains of context are virtually universal factors in communications for HIV/AIDS prevention - government policy, socio-economic status, culture, gender relations and spirituality. These interrelated domains form the basis of a new frameowrk that could be used as a flexible guide in the development of HIV/AIDS communication interventions." Process was led by UNAIDS and Penn State University. Contact Bunmi Makinwa [email protected] and Collins Airhihenbuwa [email protected]
Award
4. One World 2000 Annual Media Awards - recognise excellence in the communication of sustainable development and human rights. Entries must have been broadcast or published for the first time between 27 March 1999 and 24 March 2000. 13 categories including: Radio News Award; Radio Documentary Award; ICRC Dignity in Conflict Award; UNICEF Award for the Advancement of Children's Rights. New media award for a website. Closing date is Friday 24 March 2000. Awards ceremony is Thursday 15 June 2000. Full details on website or email [email protected]
Evaluation
5. Meena - South Asia - recent data from the UNICEF Bangladesh evaluation:
of school-going children, 87% boys and 85% girls are aware of Meena; of non-going children, only 38% boys and 40% girls know about Meena; most children feel that Meena's primary messages are on health and sanitation issues; the most liked Meena characteristic is her eagerness to learn new things; as high as 86% of boys and 88% of school-going girls feel they practice what Meena does the most prevalent of which is sanitation and hygiene - especially hand washing before eating. Parents - both male and female - understand that girls face problems in Bangladesh. Eighty percent of male and 85% female parents reported this. Many parents mentioned that Meena could help bring about increased gender awareness by highlighting specific problems (as reported by 28% male and 26% female parents respectively). Contact Christian Clark [email protected]
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Materials
6. Women's Edition: Features Reports and Programs on Reproductive Health, Population, and Gender-Based Violence - contains copies of news coverage and magasine articles. Contributors include: Sarah Akrofi-Quarcoo - Ghana Radio News; Josefina Dela Cruz - Phillipines National Enquirer; and Sathya Saran - Femina [India]. Mission: "to inform policy decisions affecting women through factual, accurate and up-to-date media coverage that reflects women's needs and perspectives". Articles include: "Demistifying violence against women", "Women of Romania in search of their identity" and "Your Health - Exchanging Medical Certificates to Mendelssohn's March". An activity of the Population Reference Bureau. Contact Julia Beamish [email protected]
7. "Tuning in to Diversity, A new handbook for promoting diversity in the broadcast media", produced by the network 'On Line/More Colour in the Media', written by Cathy Aitchison. Describes the current media industry and the changes that are taking place. Provides guidelines for the promotion and implementation of diversity in the media including training, assessments, and employment. Contact 'On Line/More Colour in the Media' email: [email protected]
8. "Voices for Change" - rural women and communication - a background document for the FAO High-Level Consultation on Rural Women and Information, held 4-6 October 1999 in Rome, Italy. - produced by The SDRE Communication for Development Group in FAO. Available in English, Spanish, French and Arabic. [English only] Contact Riccardo del Castello [email protected]
Consultancy
9. UNICEF Mozambique is seeking experienced social communication programme managers and technical advisers for 3 to 11 month consultancies. Experience in social communication programme design and management, training/capacity development of government and NGO partners in developing countries essential. Fluency in Portuguese and English essential. Please forward CV and other relevant information (preferably by email) to: Ian MacLeod [email protected] fax: 258-1-491679
Post
10. Project Coordinator: Rural Radio Project, Zambezia Province, Mozambique - The Mediae Trust - seeking a Portuguese-speaking project manager to coordinate an innovative radio project in Quelimane, Zambezia Province, Mozambique. Requires management skills, development experience and practical experience in radio production, particularly radio soap operas. The post is for two years' starting in March, 2000. The coordinator will be working closely with a Mozambican counterpart, from Radio Mozambique. Further details in the Vacancies section Contact Kate Lloyd Morgan [email protected]
Web Site
11. HORIZON Solutions Site - Presents solutions to problems worldwide in health, environment, population and development.
Conference
12. Enter-Educate 2000 - the third international education conference for social Change, Amsterdam, September 17-23, 2000. Details, including registration form, on website or contact Patrick Coleman [email protected] and Martine Bouwman [email protected]
Workshop
13. Advances in Health Communication & Advocacy - Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs will hold the 14th annual Advances in Health Communication & Advocacy workshop, June 5 - 30, 2000 Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Workshop explores the theory and practice of effective behavior change communication and advocacy. Designed for decision-makers, administrators, health educators, donor agency field staff and program officers. Special attention will be given to integrate health services in decentralized programs, health and media advocacy, and health issues in developed and developing countries. Tuition is $5,200, plus transportation and perdiem. Application deadline: March 1, 2000. For brochure, application, and sponsorship forms, e-mail [email protected] or visit website.
Forum
14. Global Knowledge II Media Forum - Kuala Lumpur - The Panos Institute is facilitating the GKII media forum on behalf of the Global Knowledge Partnership. Forum will comprise senior journalists and media experts from all over the world. Starts on March 6. Will meet at different times throughout the Global Knowledge conference. If you are part of the media, attending GK II in Malaysia and interested in attending or finding out more information about the Media Forum, contact James Deane [email protected]
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