Videos from: Next Step Conference - Namibia      Insight is pioneering the use of Participatory Video as a tool for empowering individuals and communities. Insight was invited to Namibia to train 12 Young Leaders from Africa and South America to use video to amplify youth voices from the conference.

Short Intro Version. This film was made by Youth Leaders from across Africa & South America taking part in the Next Step Conference, Namibia. After recieveing Participatory Video training from Insight, Young Leaders used their skills to make sure the voices of the youth were effectively heard at the main sport for development conference attended by NGO's, donors and commercial enterprises involved in the movement.. 3mins 20 seconds.

Young Paralypmics  This film was shot and directed by the members of Windhoek's paralympics team. Team members were able to shoot their own film with assistance from Youth leaders from across Africa being trained in PV at the Next Step conference 2007. 3mins 44 seconds

Special Olympics  This film was shot and directed by the members of Namibia's Special Olympics Team. Made up of individuals with learning disabilities who are all taking part in China's Special Olympics in October 2007. 2 mins 24 seconds

Full film: Next Step Youth have their say. This is the consolidated film (including above 3 films). Made by Youth Leaders from across Africa & South America taking part in the Next Step Conference, Namibia. After receiving Participatory Video training from Insight, Young Leaders used their skills to make sure the voices of the youth were effectively heard at the sport for development conference. This is a collection of the films they made including powerful testaments to the benefit of sport in healing damaged lives. 11mins 39 seconds

Other Sport for Development Videos from Insight

Rwanda - Women's football Until recently, women and the disabled in Rwanda did not have the same opportunities as men to enjoy the benefits of sport. This Participatory Video was made by a group of female and disabled sports coaches, and shows the impact that football and sitball is having on the lives of girls and the disabled in Rwanda. The film was made during a two day video training workshop run by Insight. None of the directors had ever used a camera before. AKWOF promotes girls and women’s rights and self-confidence through sport, especially football

Morocco - Gender Equity in Sport  Hot off the press! This film was planned and shot by social change makers from all over the world and by local Casablanca  (Morocco)inhabitants. As part of the Gender Equity in Sport for Social Change conference Nike invited Insight to carry out training in Participatory Video and expose grassroots partners to the great potential of this tool. Here we have a part of the final film created, focussing on the inspiring womens 10K "Course Femenine" that took place during the conference in the streets of Casablanca. Broadband

Morocco - Urban Dance Project  Urban Street Dance at L'Heure Joyeuse: A participatory video was made at the association L'Heure Joyeuse in Casablanca by trainees and dancers taking part in this great project. Insight facilitators taught them how to shoot and plan their own films. This video was made in the context of a participatory video training carried out by Insight at the Gender Equity in Sport for Social Change conference.

Interview with Chris & Nick Lunch: OneWorld TV's recent interview series on cutting edge individuals and organsiations involved in using video for social change featured an Interview with Insight's directors Chris and Nick Lunch. They talk about what is Participatory video, how it differs from conventional film making, how they first got involved in it and other related issues. Broadband or Dial up (if you dont mind waiting while it loads)

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