{"id":11925,"date":"2019-06-04T08:02:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T08:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drogriporter.hu\/?p=11925"},"modified":"2022-07-04T13:15:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T11:15:16","slug":"vat-bangkok-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drogriporter.hu\/en\/vat-bangkok-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncovering the Hidden Harm Reduction Stories \u2013 Video Advocacy Training in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rights Reporter Foundation, with the support of the International Drug Policy Consortium and the Robert Carr Civil Society Networks Fund (RCNF), organised Video Advocacy Training in Bangkok, Thailand. Learn about the training through the participants\u2019 own words. <\/p>\n

Nirvin Sidhu<\/strong>, Malaysian AIDS Council:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe video advocacy training was a four-day workshop designed to teach the principles of making and using videos for advocacy. It was run by the Rights Reporter Foundation and funded by the Robert Carr Civil Society Networks Fund (RCNF).<\/em><\/p>\n

It was a very practical workshop, with three out of the four days focused on shooting and editing videos. On the second day, the 10 participants were divided into five groups of two and sent to three NGOs to shoot interviews, using the clip on microphones we got. One group was sent to APCOM, two were sent to Asian Network of People Who Use Drugs (ANPUD), and two groups, including mine, were sent to Ozone Foundation. There we interviewed the Executive Director of Ozone. The third and fourth days were dedicated almost entirely to editing and post production.<\/em><\/p>\n

The International Drug Policy Consortium organised the Support Don\u2019t Punish workshop at the same time and location, and on Thursday morning we had a joint session with them, with some discussions on how we could work together with the video skills that we were learning.<\/em><\/p>\n

Overall, it was a great learning experience for me. We were taught the principles of how to make analytical\/investigative videos, informational videos, and personal story-driven videos. These skills definitely translate well to communication work. Besides that, the connections that I made with many people who are very passionate about harm reduction and drug policy was even more valuable, both for learning and inspiration.<\/em><\/p>\n

One of the deliverables expected of me is to complete one video, and I plan to make one for World Hepatitis Day. There will also be a mini grant for us to apply for our video work soon.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n