Acting To Raise Awareness

1. Acting To Raise Awareness St. Joseph’s Convent Innovate Salone 2012

2. Presentation Agenda • Team introductions • Problem description • Proposed solution • Work completed • Next steps • Activities • Budget • Discussion

3. Team Introductions • 13 members in drama group • 3 Science Students • 3 Arts Students • 7 Commercial Students • 2 Mentors/Coaches

4. Problem Description • Teenage Pregnancy • Violence Against Women • Child Trafficking • Injustice in Court • Poor Health Care • Early Marriage • Corruption

5. Proposed Solution • We want to change the negative attitudes of people to positive ones that will bring development to the nation • Specific interventions • Sensitization through Drama • Conversations on various media outlets (TV, Radio, etc) • Movie Screenings • Role Models

6. Work Completed • May: • Proposal Development • Participated in Various Competition (Won 2) • June • Finalists at Innovate Salone • Acquired Costumes • Rehearsals • July • More Rehearsals • August • Video Clip (for TV and other media) • Summer Innovation Camp

7. Next Steps: Activities • Short-term (Aug – Dec 2012): • Buy More Costumes • Develop Movie • New show for School Prize Giving • Drama Competitions • Election Challenges • Long-term: • Help Other Schools’ Drama teams • Drama Industry focused on Attitudinal Change

8. Next Steps: Budget ~ 4.5 Million Leones • Short-term Expenses: • More Male Costumes • Movie • Screening/Advertisement • Long-term Expenses: • Setting Up New Drama Groups: Buy Basic Costume Wardrobes • Partnerships with other agencies(TV, Police, etc)

9. Discussion Any questions? Thank you for your attention!