Objective:
Equip SayPro teams with the knowledge and skills to collect and share stories and data responsibly, respecting dignity, privacy, and inclusivity.
Workshop Series Overview
Duration: 3 sessions (2 hours each)
Mode: Online / Hybrid (with recordings for later access)
Participants: Editorial, Research, Partnership, and Communications Teams
Session 1: Foundations of Ethical Storytelling
- Topics Covered:
- Principles of ethical storytelling: Respect, consent, accuracy, dignity
- Understanding power dynamics and avoiding exploitation
- Cultural sensitivity and representation
- Obtaining informed consent (including SayPro’s Consent Form)
- Case studies of ethical vs. unethical storytelling
- Activities:
- Group discussion on storytelling scenarios
- Role-play consent interviews
- Q&A
Session 2: Inclusive Data Gathering Techniques
- Topics Covered:
- Defining inclusivity in data collection
- Avoiding bias and ensuring representation of marginalized groups
- Tools and methods for gathering qualitative and quantitative data
- Protecting privacy and confidentiality
- Accessibility considerations for diverse populations
- Activities:
- Designing inclusive data collection tools (surveys, interviews)
- Reviewing sample datasets for inclusivity gaps
- Group brainstorming on challenges and solutions
Session 3: Applying Ethics and Inclusivity in Practice
- Topics Covered:
- Integrating ethical storytelling and inclusive data in SayPro’s programs
- Reviewing SayPro editorial and data standards
- Using storytelling and data to empower populations served
- Monitoring and evaluating ethical compliance
- Activities:
- Team presentations on applying learnings to current projects
- Development of personal/team action plans
- Feedback and wrap-up
Deliverables
- Workshop recordings and materials
- Ethical Storytelling & Data Gathering Handbook (SayPro internal guide)
- Post-training assessment and certification
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