Exploring and demonstrating Participatory Communication & Action with a rights-based, process-oriented approach          media matters
Capacity Building     Design & Development     Performing Media     Video Documentaries     Advocacy Research & Process Documentation     Community Interventions
Naseeb Ke Paren, Kya Karen Kya Na Karen A board game on child rights Sakhi Sajni An exhibition to facilitate discussions around life skills for/with adolescent girls Mulichya Jatila He Shobhat Nahi A video docu-fiction on rights of adolescent girls Chuppi Todein, Khulkar Bolein An interactive exhibition on youth and HIV&AIDS Whose Dream Counts? A documentation of a participatory learning and action (PLA) process facilitated with children's groups Participatory Communication & Action Report of the annual workshop - 2008 Mukt Manch An open-to-all platform for screenings, performances, exhibitions... The idea is to come together and dialogue	About Us media matters, a registered non-profit trust, works in the area of development communication with a rights-based, participatory and process-oriented approach for the past 10 years now. We have worked with poor and marginalised groups and communities in urban slums, rural and tribal areas in Maharashtra and across states. We have partnered with NGOs, academic institutions, government departments, UN and other international agencies. Registered as a public trust Registered under FCRA Donations to media matters are exempt under Section 80g of Income Tax Act 1900 etc. Vision: Facilitating equity, equality and empowerment through participation at all levels in the development process to enable a life with dignity and choice for all Mission: Establish and demonstrate sustainable development communication processes with a rights based participatory approach Objectives: Create awareness and motivate people to work for participatory development Provide media related services and resources to organisations and groups Provide resources - human, infrastructure and any other - to encourage and ensure effective use of media Conduct capacity building & associated programmes for the study & effective use of media in community development Document, analyse and disseminate about development efforts Core Values: Trust in capacities of people to bring about a change in their own lives Respect for diversity and multiple ideas Aspire to create space and opportunities for collective reflection and action Uphold dignity, and respect of every individual and community Facilitate processes, be a sensitive listener and a keen observer Explore new, be open to challenges More	Theatre for Development as Cultural Action February 26 - March 3, 2009 Six-day Residential Workshop Workshop brochure Registration form Learning Calendar Trainings & Workshops in 2009 kataar! A play on right to information Main, Asha... A play on sex selection Andher Nagri, Chaupat Raja A play by Bhartendu Harishchandra Chhi! A play on solid waste management - the struggle of a theatre group to evolve a socially meaningful play Learning Centre A space for collective sharing and learning Watch this space for forthcoming activities, events, campaigns
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