Public Engagement Bulletin: September 2022

This bulletin is a compilation of information for communications and public engagement professionals working in global health, international development and gender equality to support them in their work, share best practices, and coordinate key moments in the sector. 

Public Engagement and Communications Tips and Resources

• Designing Digital Dialogue: Communications for Systems Change, CanWaCH: Integrating local-to-global reflection exercises and providing tools to help increase capacity for public engagement activities, the toolkit will help you effectively communicate your global work to Canadian audiences. Use the code ‘CanWaCHmember’ to enroll in the training and receive access to the toolkit, training modules and other materials for free! Please ensure that you sign-up online using your organizational email.
• Youth Political Advocacy Framework, World Vision Canada: A step-by-step guide and toolkit for youth to engage in social activism, impact legislative change, and influence decision-making processes. 
• Storytelling in Many Shapes and Sizes: Ideas from the USAID Website, OECD Development Communication Network (DevCom): There are so many new story formats for the web! USAID shows us how to combine stunning visuals, emotional soundtracks and well-written texts to engage hearts and minds on different platforms.
• #HealthToo by Women in Global Health: A research project to document the stories of women health workers experiencing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment in the workplace. 

Upcoming Events and Campaigns

• September 20, Designing Digital Dialogue Webinar
• September 21, Towards A More Decolonial, Anti-Racist and Feminist Public Engagement, Part 1: ICN Research Recommendations 
• September 23, Towards A More Decolonial, Anti-Racist and Feminist Public Engagement, Part 2: Incorporating Better Practices 
• September 25, SDG Action Day: #FlipTheScript 
• October 5, Improving Your Writing Skills (Live CP Style Seminar) 
• October 18, Reverse Mentoring in Social Impact (Fill out the application form by Friday, September 23, 2022.) 
• October 26, Hyphens and Compounds in Caps and Spelling (Live CP Style Seminar)
• December 6, Partnering with the Media & Promoting Independent Journalism: DevCom Zooms In session (contact [email protected] for registration details) 

Professional Development Opportunities and Resources

• 35 Free Social Media and Marketing Courses to Elevate Your Skills in 2022, Buffer 
• Three expert tips to level up your advocacy writing, Charity Village 
• 8 New Social Media Platforms You Might Not Know About, Buffer

Job Postings 

• Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM), Communications Officer, Remote 
• Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Communications and Marketing Officer, Hybrid

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