SayPro Internal Workshop Series Ethical Storytelling & Inclusive Data Gathering

Objective:

Equip SayPro teams with the skills, tools, and principles to responsibly collect, represent, and share stories and data from vulnerable or specialized population groups, ensuring dignity, accuracy, and inclusion.

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Workshop Series Overview

Workshop Title	Focus Area	Duration
1. The Ethics of Storytelling	Consent, dignity, representation, and harm prevention	2 hours
2. Power, Voice, and Agency in Narratives	Centering participant voices, avoiding exploitation	2 hours
3. Inclusive Data Gathering Methods	Culturally sensitive, gender-responsive, and accessible tools	2.5 hours
4. Digital Consent and Anonymity Protocols	Ethical use of photos, video, and identifiable data	2 hours
5. Working with Marginalized Groups	Best practices for engagement with diverse and vulnerable populations	2 hours
6. Story and Data Vetting Process	Internal protocols to review, approve, and publish content	1.5 hours
7. Applied Ethics Lab	Real-case scenarios and roleplays to reinforce learning	3 hours

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Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand ethical risks and responsibilities in storytelling and data use.
• Practice respectful and participatory approaches to engaging communities.
• Apply inclusive and trauma-informed methods of documentation.
• Use SayPro’s internal consent tools and story approval workflows effectively.
• Co-develop a checklist for ethical story gathering to be used across all departments.

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Trainers & Contributors

• Internal: Communications, M&E, Legal, and Program Teams
• External: Guest experts in human rights, media ethics, and data protection

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Implementation Timeline

Phase	Activity	Timeline
Preparation	Curriculum design and trainer prep	Week 1–2 (Q2)
Workshop Delivery	7 sessions over 4 weeks	Week 3–6 (Q2)
Post-Training	Team reflections & SOP updates	Week 7–8 (Q2)

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Output & Follow-up

• Workshop recordings and toolkits available on SayPro’s intranet
• Development of a cross-functional Ethical Content Review Committee
• Staff certification in “Ethical Storytelling & Data Practices” (SayPro certified)