Public Conversations for Social Change: A Learning DVD

This Communication for Social Change Consortium (CFSC) DVD discusses how to facilitate public conversations on sensitive community issues that may not be readily discussed in communities. It includes examples on how to create safe spaces for discussions from public conversations held in Mexico, Cameroon, Senegal, San Francisco, and Jamaica. The DVD is particularly designed for those facilitating conversations about AIDS and how communities can address stigma, youth engagement, and people who engage in behaviour that makes them vulnerable to HIV and AIDS.

The DVD is a learning tool for facilitators who want to explore public conversations as a way to build the communication capacity of stakeholders. It can be used to discuss critically the challenges and opportunities of conducting dialogue with vulnerable groups, young people, and advocates, among others. It also includes tips on how to organise and facilitate public conversations effectively and offers suggestions on follow through.