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I was priviledged to attend the workshop organized by the digital peers international (DPI) for youths on the 28th of march 2011. As a youth advocate, I have had my capacity built in information communication technology and I recongnize how supportive ICT has been in regards to what I do as an advocate. DPI is a non-governmental organization which is ICT centred. The theme for the workshop was 10 tactics for turning information into action. Attending this workshop has being of great help to me and I thought 'sharing this knowledge with my peers will be a nice thing to do'. The workshop used the audio-visual method to enlighten its particiants. we were made to understand how we can harness information/communication tools to produce a change. The 10 tactics are as follows:
1. Mobilizing people
This can be done througn the use of new media. The use of videos(videography) and social networks like facebook and twitter goes a long way in bringing a large number of people to support a cause.
2. Witnessing and recording.
This can be done through moblie recording, blogging and various internet services.
3. Visualise your message.
This can be done through the use of pictures(animations) and the use of maps.
4. Amplify personal stories.
Personal stories gets the attention of your audience better than an illustation. personal stories can be done live, in blogs, video documentaries and online stories.
5. Adding humour to stories
This can be done in web posters and karaoke messages.
6. Manage your contacts.
7. Use complex data.
8. Use collective intelligence
Report it live.
9. People ask questions.
10. Investigate and expose.
All these tactics are used in regards to the target audience.
I saw the great importance of ICT in helping to promote awareness of sexual reproductive health issues especially among young people. The use of videos, blogs, maps, social networks, animations, personal stories and contact management are very important areas that forster advocacy.
