Change makers Tools An overview of communication tools developed for the We Can Campaign   "As a result of... severe neglect and violence, there are 50 million fewer women in South Asia today than there should be"   "We Can, the South Asia campaign...will work to prevent and end all violence against women in six countries in the region by altering prevailing gender-biased attitudes, customs, and practices... The campaign seeks to mobilise five million ordinary men and women – change makers – to speak up, break the silence and act to stop violence against women." - excerpts from the We Can website

Also See YASI 06-07, event in which some of these tools were used by young poeple

Changemakers Toolkits The We Can Campaign involves intensive coordinated initiatives by a massive network of grassroots organisations; Oxfam projects partners in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Oxfam South Asia Regional Center wanted to create a toolkit with the objectives of » building capacities of young volunteers who came forward to become changemakers »simplifying the messages and concepts associated with gender and violence against women and » ensuring a level of uniformity and cohesiveness in the messages that were being transmitted.   In this page : Changemakers toolkits include Newletters, Booklet, Film and flipchart, Urban toolkit, Workbooks, Posters and more...

"Rubaru" Newsletters As one of many approaches to keep Changemakers engaged, newsletters are being sent directly from repective country secretariats to some of the millions who have signed up. These newsletters, named "Rubaru" (meaning "face-to-face" in Urdu), have been planned as a set of 4 quarterly publications that will capture and share emerging ideas and questions of Changemakers. (volume 2 of 4 was sent out in April '10)   Download English Rubaru 1 (633 KB) Rubaru 2 (481 KB)

"Schools Show the Way" Booklet This publication has been developed as a part of the Campaign plan of "Institutionalising Change"; written for decision makers and workers in schools - board members, principals, and teachers - people who are invested in the well being of children. The publication attempts to explain how domestic violence affects education, and offers practical suggestions on dealing with DV within the school framework. The booklet is available to campaign partners in 8 languages. (Being tested : Mar '10   Download English + Hindi WC_SSW.pdf (2.3 Mb)

"Based on true stories" Film & Flipchart This tool was developed as a part of the new phase of the campaign, recognising the need to energise old Changemakers. The content is built around Changemakers' case studies, reflecting their experiences, and specific barriers identified through the previous phases of the campaign. Changemakers, old and new, are expected to use these tools within their own communities to continue their engagement and discussions. (Jan '09   Download Related Flipchart English (pdf 4187kb) Change Begins With Me (pdf 1.3 MB)

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Changemakers Urban Toolkit Previous tools developed for We Can were primarily focused on rural audiences. There was a need to have tools that would be appropriate for urban, educated audiences, particularly young people. Key approaches for communication design were informed by TF's own outreach work with youth changemakers. Though this kit has been packaged to be youth friendly, some components are appropriate for older audiences as well. (April '08)

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Changemakers Workbooks The Workbooks activities were adapted from the Gender Toolkit (2005) and are designed for rural audiences. Tests by Oxfam partners in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh found the methodology and images suitable for a "pan indian" version (2006). The Changemakers Workbooks are being used by partners in 8 Indian states and in Bangladesh. (April '07)

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Changemakers Posters A set of 7 posters were created for rural audiences, for raising awareness about the definition of violence ('05-06). These posters were adapted from material originally created by Raising Voices.

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Changemakers Passport Designed as a small booklet that helps individual changemakers explore issues leading to gender inequity and spread the message of equal relationships. It also helps Changemakers feel a sense of identity, and of being an important part of a six nation campaign. (Jan '07)

Download Previews English (CMPassportE.pdf, 708kb) Hindi (CMPassportH.pdf, 530kb)

Facilitators tool Work is in progress to create a comprehensive toolkit specifically for We Can facilitators. While Changemakers are expected to use communication tools individually or in small groups, facilitators have to work with larger groups of people at a single Changemakers Event. These tools are being developed and tested to help facilitators face the challenges of communicating complex gender issues to large audiences. (2006)

Sex and Gender Card Game This is a set of illustrated cards that is a part of an activity to help participants differentiate between Sex and Gender Roles. Developed for use by youth facilitators at orientation workshops.

Download printable version in English, Hindi, Bengali Gender_cardset.pdf, 635Kb

Large Picture Cards Selected activities from the Changemakers Workbooks are conducted with large picture cards to make them usable with larger groups.

Interactive Software These are experimental computer based activities for use where laptops and projection systems are accessible, (e.g. some urban colleges).   The Virtual Power Walk is adapted from a common activity. Participants explore levels of freedom that different people enjoy.   The Picture Sorter is a facilitated interactive version of the Changemakers Workbook activities.

Virtual Power Walk Picture Sorter

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