The HCLU is ready to train 10 members of non-governmental organizations from Central-Eastern Europe and Central-Asia and that wish to use video in their harm reduction and drug policy reform advocacy work.  The applying organization must work in the field of harm reduction and drug policy reform advocacy and the person applying on behalf of the organization must be dedicated to use the gained skills of video advocacy at his/her organization upon return. It is crucial that we use our limited resources to train those who guarantee that they become actively engaged in video production.

Applications can be submitted until 19 March.

What will you learn at the training?

The training is 5 days long. During the training, participants will learn:

  1. Pre production: What is video advocacy and how to plan and prepare for your videos. You will study examples of the HCLU's and other NGO’s work, the definition of video advocacy, its strengths and weaknesses, how to build your video advocacy strategy and planning your budget and fundraising, storytelling, what to pay attention to with security and consent, etc.
  2. Production: What is the necessary equipment, how to operate your camera, how to make interviews and record your story. You will have hands on training with video cameras and you can practice in real interview situations.
  3. Post-Production: How to edit your own film on Adobe Premiere Pro and get it out to your target audience. You will learn all the necessary basic editing skills to put together your edited story.
  4. International drug policy developments and trends, dealing with the media and how to cooperate with each other and the HCLU in our harm reduction development and drug policy reform activities. We will talk about how to prepare campaigns together and work together for drug policy change.

Participants are required to speak English or Russian. Fore more information about this training, including how to apply visit the HCLU website.