Monday, 07 June 2021

A new online learning course to help civil society organisations with their communication skills with training in social media, videography, photography and strategic planning is launched today.

The course is accessed via WhatsApp on mobile devices to make it widely available and is free.

It is in two modules. The first covers understanding audiences, planning a communications strategy, running successful information campaigns and working with the media.

The second is a practical guide to creating content using words, photos and video, organising events and using social media successfully.

Both modules are interactive using a question and answer format.

The content has been produced by Thomson Foundation in partnership with British Council, Sudan and funded by UKAid.

“Civil Society Organisations are doing important work in Sudan and hopefully this course will help them tell their stories in new innovative ways and reach a wider audience.” said Helen Scott, Director of Thomson Foundation’s Sudan projects.

“Sudanese civil society organisations are playing a pivotal role in supporting Sudan's current transition to democracy.  The British Council hopes that this course will help CSOs to develop greater capacity in communicating about their work, thereby raising their profiles and showcasing the impact of their interventions on communities across Sudan, in new, creative and interesting ways.” said Robin Davies, Country Director, British Council Sudan. 

“Sudanese civil society organisations have an important role in safeguarding Sudan’s revolution. This course will provide practical support to help them communicate with impact, to facilitate citizens’ participation in transitional processes, and to demand accountability and progress on transitional goals.” said Annabel Charnock, Acting Development Director, British Embassy Khartoum. 

To access the course in Arabic, follow the links below

CSO 1 (starting number 1001): https://wa.me/14159157741?text=1001  

CSO 2 (starting number 2001): https://wa.me/14159157741?text=2001

Or use the number +1 (415) 915 7741 on WhatsApp.

Type 1001 in the dialogue box to get started.

And in English:

https://wa.me/14159157741?text=1101   

https://wa.me/14159157741?text=2201  

Hashtags:  #britishcouncilsudan #communicationskills  #thomsonfoundation @thomfound

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Notes to Editor

Thomson Foundation is a UK based media development organisation which works all over the world. For over 55 years, we have helped raise standards of journalism through training, consultancy and strategic advice. We deliver positive change in media and communications as a way of improving public engagement and governance particularly in emerging democracies.  We have been working in Sudan since 2012.

www.thomsonfoundation.org

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We work with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. We make a positive contribution to the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive a 15 per cent core funding grant from the UK government.

 www.britishcouncil.org  

www.sudan.britishcouncil.org

For more information, contact: Nahla Sulaiman, Communcations Manager, British Council Sudan at nahla.sulaiman@britishcouncil.org. 
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