Theatre for advocacy and awareness raising

Learning Objective

This course is designed to teach participants how to use theatre as a tool for advocacy, education, and community engagement. It is especially suited for groups or individuals who want to raise awareness about social issues or promote specific demands through popular education methods, particularly using theatre.

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Who is this course for

• Advocacy groups, activists, and community organizations who want to raise awareness or promote their demands on specific social, political, or economic issues.
• Individuals who are passionate about using creative methods like theatre to educate, mobilize, and engage communities.
• Educators or facilitators interested in popular education and participatory approaches to learning and social change.
• People who want to strengthen their skills in activism, communication, and community engagement using accessible tools like theatre and WhatsApp.

Learning Outcome

• Use theatre as a platform for education, engagement, and activism
• Use theatre as a platform for development in convening participatory dialogues amongst themselves and their communities

Mode of delivery

Hybrid (self-paced and facilitated sections)

How is it delivered?

Some parts synchronous and some parts asynchronous

Course Duration

5 Weeks

No of hours required

5-6 Hours

Technical Requirements

Participants should have at least a smartphone or a laptop to be able to do the course.

Software requirements

Participants should have access to an internet connection, internet browser and WhatsApp

Prior Knowledge

None

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PATSIME