Our Thematic Areas

Agroecological communication and learning

Smartphone Video is a powerful communication tool that can be used by agroecology practitioners to support learning and sharing

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Video Methods for Research

Agroecological communication and learning

Video is a tool for conducting as well as communicating research; we offer methodological training for researchers, rooted in academic experience

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Women's StoryCircles

Community Work & Advocacy

Video-Co-Lab is committed to women's empowerment and inclusion. We facilitate women's circles to support digital upskilling and connection through story-telling

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Community Work & Advocacy

We work with marginalised community groups and civil society organisations to support communication processes through video-making

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Video Methods for Research

We have a broad range of experience in providing video/methods training for international researchers as a tool for research communication, community engagement or collaborative inquiry.

Video-Co-Lab has a particular commitment to supporting participatory, collaborative research processes. Our recent workshop programme on "Decolonising Research and Development" focussed on harnessing the potentials of video-making and Participatory Video (PV) as critical tools.

We emphasise the importance of reflexivity and explore video-making with a critical lens, encouraging participants to explore the political dimensions of framing realities through video. By examining the potential of video-making as a tool for knowledge production and publication, and by incorporating PV as a method for collaborative learning, we seek to challenge power asymmetries, amplify diverse voices, and foster decolonial epistemologies.

By delving into the ethics, politics, and implementation challenges of video-making and PV as a tool for research, our trainees gain theoretical understanding and practical skills to integrate these approaches into their future research projects. We also provide an academic reading list and can integrate reading group activities if desired.

Sustainable Food & Agroecology

Since 2020, we have worked with over 100 international agroecological practitioners to support them to develop skills to use video as a tool for communication, learning, documentation, monitoring, and knowledge exchange.

Workshops in this area bring together farmers, training/advocacy organisations and community members, fostering a practical and interactive environment that encourages mutual support and collaboration.

By the end of the program, participants gain the necessary skills to create edited videos to support their agroecological work. Our workshops enable participants to utilise video as a powerful medium for advocacy, documentation, networking, demonstrating best practices, and advancing agroecological knowledge.

Check out examples on our agroecological playlist here

Video for Community Advocacy & Innovation

Our community-oriented advocacy and innovation work is dedicated to equipping individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills they need to drive positive change in their communities. We work with participants to explore the intersection of community engagement, project development, video-making and advocacy, to create meaningful impact.

We offer a comprehensive learning experience, providing participants with practical tools and strategies for effective community work, project planning and advocacy through video. Participants will gain insights into community-driven initiatives, collaborative approaches, and innovative methods to address social issues related to their work.

Facilitated by experienced practitioners, our programmes emphasise interactive learning, knowledge sharing and peer support. Participants have the opportunity to engage in group discussions, case studies and practical exercises, enabling them to apply their learnings to their real-world community projects.

Women's StoryCircles

Our Women's Story Circles provide a platform for women to learn and engage in the art of storytelling, whilst building their digital skills in a safe and care-full online space. At Video-Co-Lab, we are committed to cultivating spaces for attentive listening.

Our programmes aim to empower women to share their experiences and perspectives through video and audio story production. We offer a unique opportunity for women to engage in digital training that serves to amplify women's voices in a male-dominated world. We support women to create their own video stories and to experience the power of women's circles, sharing and connecting experiences across geographical distance.

MORE ON OUR WORK WITH WOMEN'S STORYCIRCLES:

Podcast on Women's Digital StoryCircles

Blog post reflecting on story circle event

Reflections on Empowerment through a Women's WhatsApp Storycircle- conference presentation

Our Thematic Areas

Agroecological communication and learning

Agroecological communication and learning

Agroecological communication and learning

Video Methods for Research

Agroecological communication and learning

Agroecological communication and learning

Women's StoryCircles

Community Work & Advocacy

Community Work & Advocacy

Community Work & Advocacy

Community Work & Advocacy

Community Work & Advocacy

Video Methods for Research

Sustainable Food & Agroecology

Video for Community Advocacy & Innovation

Women's StoryCircles

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