Call for Applications by NESEHNUTÍ: EcoWay: VideoWay
Would you like to drive more attention to the environmental problems you care about? Do you want to dive deeper into visual storytelling and capture videos for social media? Do you want to engage and organize more people? Do you want to achieve long term systemic changes? Join our EcoWay programme and catch an eye and involve communities! That's where the change begins.
What is EcoWay?
It is a safe space for gaining knowledge and generating new ideas. It is an inspiring place for peer-to-peer learning, networking and knowledge sharing between environmental activists, as well as experienced mentors.
The programme includes three independent educational courses: VideoWay (October 2021 г.), CommunityWay (November 2021 г.), CampaignWay (February 2022 г.). We are now accepting applications for VideoWay. Each course is independent of the others and applications for CommunityWay and CampaignWay will open later.
The VideoWay is for you if you are:
- an activist working in the environmental field
- are active independently or belong to environmental initiatives and organisations;
- work in one of the following countries: Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Russia;
- have high personal and professional motivation to take part in the program;
- have an idea (content) of what video could be created to promote the environmental topic you are working with;
- have little to no experience of video production;
- willing to immerse yourself in the topic of video production for four weeks and work in an intensive format. What will you learn over the course?
- Make short and succinct social media videos that will engage your target audience;
- write interesting accompanying texts for your videos;
- do editing in various kinds of video editing software including the freeware;
- find appropriate music and sound effects that respect copyright;
- promote your videos and other media content on social media.
What is the format of the training course?
Minimum theory, maximum practice! The course will include 7 interactive webinars, individual online consultations with mentors, and self-study by participants. We will create a space where you can not only learn productively and engagingly, but also share your process with other participants. You’ll finish the course with a completed video that’s ready to use! You’ll learn how to use your mobile phone to produce cool videos anywhere, anytime.
Working language:
The main working language is Russian, English might be used in some parts of the programme. English level is not part of the selection criteria.
Time frame:
The VideoWay takes place over 4 weeks in October 2021. Get ready for intensive training! Seven 1.5-hour webinars, group and individual online meetings with mentors, and independent work await you.
Financial conditions:
Participation is free of charge
How to apply?
Fill in the online application form by September 5, 2021. Space is limited, so participants will be chosen in a selection process. All applicants will be informed of the results of the selection process no later than September 22, 2021. More information about the EcoWay programme and a detailed description of the VideoWay course can be found here: If you have any questions about participation in the EcoWay program, please email: [email protected] (Volha)