Course Details

Ethical Storytelling & Media in Humanitarian Work Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The "Ethical Storytelling & Media in Humanitarian Work" training course is designed to address the critical need for responsible and impactful communication within the humanitarian sector. In a world saturated with media, it's essential that organizations working with vulnerable populations tell their stories with dignity, accuracy, and respect. This course provides the tools and frameworks to ensure that humanitarian narratives contribute to positive change, rather than causing further harm.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Humanitarian aid workers
• Communication and media officers in NGOs
• Fundraising and advocacy professionals
• Journalists and media creators working in humanitarian contexts
• Anyone involved in sharing stories of affected populations

OBJECTIVES

• To understand the ethical principles and guidelines for storytelling in humanitarian work.
• To develop skills in gathering and sharing stories with sensitivity and respect.
• To learn how to avoid harmful stereotypes and promote accurate representation.
• To understand the importance of informed consent and data privacy.
• To explore strategies for using media to raise awareness and advocate for change responsibly.
• To equip participants with the ability to analyse and critique the media representations of humanitarian crises.

MODULES

• Module 1: Foundations of Ethical Storytelling:
• Core ethical principles in humanitarian communication.
• Understanding power dynamics and representation.
• The "do no harm" principle in storytelling.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Legal and ethical frameworks.
• Module 2: Informed Consent and Data Privacy:
• Obtaining meaningful informed consent.
• Protecting the privacy and dignity of individuals.
• Data protection regulations in humanitarian contexts.
• Managing sensitive information responsibly.
• Best practices for digital data safety.
• Module 3: Responsible Narrative Construction:
• Avoiding harmful stereotypes and generalizations.
• Centering the voices of affected communities.
• Storytelling techniques that promote dignity and agency.
• The importance of context and accuracy.
• How to build narratives that promote positive change.
• Module 4: Visual Storytelling and Media Production:
• Ethical considerations in photography and videography.
• Using visual media to tell stories responsibly.
• Avoiding exploitative or sensationalized imagery.
• Representing trauma and suffering with sensitivity.
• Understanding the impact of media consumption.
• Module 5: Digital Media and Social Media Responsibility:
• Navigating the challenges of social media in humanitarian contexts.
• Combating misinformation and disinformation.
• Building responsible online communities.
• Using digital platforms for advocacy and awareness.
• Understanding algorithms and their impact.
• Module 6: Interviewing and Gathering Stories:
• Techniques for conducting respectful and empathetic interviews.
• Building trust and rapport with interviewees.
• Managing emotional responses and trauma.
• Documenting stories accurately and ethically.
• How to give back control of the narrative to the story teller.
• Module 7: Advocacy and Media Engagement:
• Working with journalists and media outlets responsibly.
• Developing effective advocacy campaigns.
• Crafting compelling messages that promote change.
• Monitoring and evaluating media impact.
• Understanding the difference between Advocacy and propoganda.
• Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reflection:
• Evaluating the ethical impact of storytelling projects.
• Developing frameworks for ethical monitoring and evaluation.
• Promoting a culture of ethical reflection and learning.
• How to remain accountable.
• Building ethical guidelines into organizational policy.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com