Dear Friend,
Greetings from Bala
Vikasa People Development Training Center, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh.
Bala Vikasa PDTC is
extremely happy to design a three day Training Program
on “Development Documentation and Report Writing” from 25 – 27th April,2013 exclusively
to help the members of Non-Governmental Organizations to understand the process
of documentation and styles.
(Bala VIkasa PDTC is located 150 kms from
Hyderabad capital city of Andhra Pradesh).
Course Introduction:
‘Documentation’ plays
an important role for effective functioning of an organization.
The innovative experiments,
indigenous knowledge, the changing scenario of socio- economic and political
conditions of the community and the success stories of our interventions need
to be documented for intensive learning, training, advocacy, public relations,
review and sharpening our goal and vision of our organization. We need to
use all three important forms of documentation, audio, visual and written to
cater to all sections of the society.
Course Objective:
· To enable the
participants to understand the nature and importance of systematic
documentation processes
· To equip them to use
appropriate tools for visual documentation such as still and video cameras
· To help them learn
report writing skill to prepare reports and produce newsletters
Course contents:
· Documentation:
Types, process, stages, content, advantages and skill required
· How to maintain the
quality of a document
· Types of Reports and
what makes a good report?
· Manual and Electronic
documentation
· Audio-visual
documentation
Camera:
The participants are encouraged to bring
their still (digital) /video cameras which can be used during practical
exercise. Kindly bring connecting cords for downloading them into computers.
Coarse Language:
English
Training Methodology:
The emphasis would be on
participatory learning methods. The training will be imparted through
lecture-cum-discussion, simulation exercises, demonstration, brain storming
exercises, group discussion as well as audiovisual films.
Resource person: Dr.Magimai Pragasam
Dr.Magimai Pragasam
has over 30 years of experience in the field of Development communication. He
is a professional journalist, film maker, trainer and researcher. He completed
his communication studies at the University of Leeds, UK, Social Communication
at the University of Lyon, France, Film studies at Xavier Institute of
Communication, Journalism and Sociology at University of Mysore. He is a
certified Master Practitioner of NLP from FNLP, Florida, USA. He offers
training on development and communication, produces films and engages in
research in development communication and media education. He has produced
several short films and written books in Communication.
Language: English
Award of Certificate: The participants will
be awarded a certificate of participation on conclusion of the course.
Program Cost:
The total program cost
is Rs.4500. But in order to encourage and support NGO’s we are providing 50%
scholarship. You are request to pay onlyRs.2250 towards
Registration and program fee. This amount should be sent by DD drawn in
favour of “Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center” and dispatch the
same by post / courier.
BV-PDTC will reimburse
maximum upto Rs.1000 towards travel expenses on the submission of their
original travel tickets (second class fare only).
To encourage the
participation of NGOs in capacity building programs, Bala Vikasa PDTC provides
food and accommodation – (Non A/C rooms 3 sharing basis) within the premises of
PDTC, at its own cost.
For
further details, please refer to the attached prospectus or contact Ms. Sunitha
Reddy on 91-9849844868 / 9849165890 or 91-870-2453255.
We
appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
For
information on our International programs kindly refer to our brochures on our
website.
With
best wishes
Mr. S.
Shoury Reddy
Executive
Director
Note:
Please disseminate this course information to other NGOs / Friends in your
region or networks.
