IMPACT

impactImpact videos are inspirational stories of bottom-up change that document how community media has led to concrete change. VV teaches Correspondents not just to report, but also to initiate local campaigns, and approximately 1 in 5 videos manages to solve the underlying issue. How? By providing information, rallying people to believe collective action works, networking with other activists, fostering community-level discussion through screenings and discussion clubs, and acting as a bridge to the local administration, which is often unaware of people’s problems. When necessary, Video Volunteers will start petitions, lobby the state or national administration, or engage the media in order to bring about the change.

My Videos, My Voice, My People: Community Screening in South Goa

 
/ December 20, 2011

Today, IndiaUnheard publishes a special video that chronicles our Community Correspondent Devidas’ attempt to organize a community screening in his village in Cotigaon, South Goa.  “When people watch my videos on the internet, most viewers are those who have an interest in the issue. They watch it, register it and...

IU Impact: Community Video Brings Wage Equality

 
/ October 4, 2011

600 female laborers in Maharashtra get equal pay because of our Community Correspondent Rohini Pawar’s video

IndiaUnheard Helps The Gay Community To Organize

 
/ April 25, 2011

Sarwat’s video on homosexuality made a first step for change in the gay community in Raipur.