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Brief summary of activity

Through participative discussion, participants will learn of the links between community development and community media.

Aim of the activity

To make participants aware that media could be a tool for community development.

Expected Outcomes

Participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the;

  • Link between ethos of community radio and community development
  • Use of community radio broadcasting as a medium for community development
  • Importance of training and development of individuals and communities through community radio

Experience and skills required

Broad knowledge of all kinds of media and particularly community media (history, legal status, networks), facilitation skills, as this activity is mostly an open discussion.

Infrastructure, setting, resources

Training room with chairs.

Length

30 minutes

Material

Digital projector, recorder, Power Point, Flip chart, markers (all optional) and/or Recorder/studio.

Handout Community Development.

How the activity should take place

Brainstorm. Ask the participants to identify similar traits in community radio and community development. Note the results on a flip chart.

Some of these might include: empowerment, participation, promoting inclusion, training, enabling and person centred approach.

Additional information: If your organisation has an outreach, community liaison officer, it could be a good idea to invite them to come and talk to the group about their work.

Recommended max. number of participants and trainees to trainers ratio

10 (for visually impaired and learning difficulties, 4 per trainer)

Risk and possible adaptation

Discussion can be recorded, edited and podcast and offered as a resource to vision impaired participants. Leaflets and hand-outs can be e-mailed to the group.

Tips for Trainers

Keep the discussion interactive. Ask questions to trainees as to keep then engaged.

Requirements for participants

No specific requirements.

Analysis and evaluation

Can participant name three key elements of community development?

Can they find links between community development and community radio ethos and activities?

Scheduling

This is not a compulsory workshop, but if included it should go as part of an introduction and before research and interviewing