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Skillshare International and development awareness
Development awareness is about increasing awareness and understanding of the issues and the realities that many people living in developing countries face. Skillshare International believes that it is very important to involve supporters in our development awareness activities.
Development awareness activity.

We want to enable people to obtain a greater global perspective in a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent and to build understanding and support for the development agenda which Skillshare International seeks to promote.

By getting involved in development awareness activities, supporters can help us to bring knowledge and understanding of development and global issues to new audiences. With your help Skillshare International can have more impact!

How you can get involved
We have a wide variety of activities that supporters can get involved in, depending on your interests and time available. We welcome all the support you can provide - no matter how big or small!

Skillshare International's workshops
Skillshare International runs workshops on global issues. We are looking for people to help out on the day, facilitators to conduct sessions (often individuals with experience of living and working in a developing country) and individuals who are interested in attending.

On 22nd October 2005, Skillshare International supporters and returned development workers gathered in Leicester to find out more about development awareness activities in the UK. They had the opportunity to share their experiences and contribute to Skillshare International's development awareness programme in the UK. Click here to see the programme and flyer.

Talks and presentations (guest speakers programme)
One of the most effective ways to increase awareness about Skillshare International, our work and development issues is to meet with and talk to people. Community groups and organisations such as rotary, church, youth and union groups often welcome speakers and actively want to help. You can approach groups to talk about the work of Skillshare International or a more specific / general development issue. (This might be of particular interest to returned development workers.) Skillshare International will support you with the required resources and materials to help you with your talk.

On-line mentoring programme
This is an opportunity for returned development workers and health trainers with relevant skills and experience to share their knowledge of development issues with medical students engaged in Skillshare International's Special Study Module, based at Leicester University Medical School. You could help us make this programme more interesting and effective by adding your own experiences.

  

Important information
We can maximise our impact by working together, so keep us informed and up to date about what you are getting involved in!

It is important that the information you give out or talk about is accurate. Make sure your knowledge is up to date by getting the latest resources from Skillshare International - we want to help you by making it as easy as possible to get involved with activities.

The use of Skillshare International's name and logo should be used in accordance with Skillshare's guidelines and with consent from Skillshare International. The guidelines can be obtained from the Supporter and Campaigns Coordinator.

For more information, please contact the UK supporters office:

supporters@skillshare.org
+ 44 (0)116 257 6615

Pen and pencil programme
Returned development workers and health trainers can help us to build up a valuable resource of different experiences of working in a developing country. By providing a case study of your experience, knowledge of a particular sector, country, skill or development issue, Skillshare International can help people to learn more about international development.

Other development awareness projects
From time to time, Skillshare International runs a number of specific development awareness projects in conjunction with local organisations or educational authorities. If you have skills, knowledge or experience in the development sector that you would like to share, this is a great opportunity!

Information dissemination
You can help by creating more awareness about Skillshare International, the work we do and international development issues generally. The more people who have an interest the greater impact we can have! As a supporter you will receive updates about our work, events, current development issues and appeals. Passing this information to friends, family and work colleagues helps us to reach a bigger audience.

Tell us if you would like more copies of any publications.

Networking
Networking with other organisations and groups is important. It helps us to keep up to date with relevant issues, exchange ideas, share good practice and increase our sphere of influence. By networking within your community you can find out what is happening locally. This may lead to opportunities to become involved with events or other activities. You can also get ideas for activities and keep up to date with new issues. Skillshare International always welcomes information about relevant new or local issues and initiatives, this way we can share knowledge more effectively.

Attending workshops and events external to Skillshare International
As a supporter Skillshare International will keep you informed about other development organisations' events and workshops. Please tell us about events that you attend.

How to receive support and more information
Skillshare International will be able to assist you with the following:

  • Providing publications and information about Skillshare International including newsletters, the Who We Are leaflet and supporter recruitment leaflet.
  • Providing information about the countries where we work and our current projects.
  • Administrative support - guidelines on Skillshare International's purpose, values and background for talks and presentations.
  • Information about current workshops and external development events.

This page was last updated on 27 September 2005.