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Barefoot College
NGOs

The Barefoot College is a non-government organization that provides basic services and solutions to problems in rural communities, with the objective of making them self-sufficient and sustainable. The ‘Barefoot solutions’ can be broadly categorized into solar energy, water, education, health care, rural handicrafts, people’s action, communication, women’s empowerment, and wasteland development. Capacity development initiatives: Communication training for rural women and men. Contacts: Bunker Roy, DirectorTilonia-305816, Via Madanganj, District Ajmer, Rajasthan, IndiaPhone:

Open Institute
NGOs

The Open Institute is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization that aims to contribute to the development of a democratic and just society by facilitating access to high-quality education and promoting information, communication, and knowledge sharing through all means and tools. Capacity development initiatives: Open Learning (E-Learning), Women Empowerment for Social Change, Open Schools, Khmer Software Initiative, Mirror Publication, Lexicography, and River of Knowledge. The main area of expertise of the

University of Southern Mindanao
Training opportunities

Department of Development Communication The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) is a premier land grant university in Southern Philippines. USM is one of the four leading state universities in the country that achieved excellence in agricultural education. Course Title: Master of Science in Development Communication The graduate course serves teachers or faculty at all levels of education, personnel of research and development-oriented agencies both public and private, managers, school administrators, college

Benguet State University
Training opportunities

Benguet State University is among the premier universities in Southeast Asia. Its mission is to develop people imbued with a culture of excellence and social conscience, who actively promote environment-friendly technologies for improving the quality of life. Courses: Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BSDC); Master in Development Communication (MDC) The Undergraduate program is offered at the Main Campus at La Trinidad and introduces students to the following topics: Community Broadcasting;

University of Kentucky
Training opportunities

Department of Communication The Department of Communication of Kentucky University offers undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of communications, journalism, integrated strategic communication, and media studies, with an emphasis on health communication. Its mission is to generate new knowledge about communication practices in society, organizations, and the lives of individuals through active research programs. Courses: Graduate Program in Communication The program offers a combined undergraduate/master’s degree through its University Scholars

Ørecomm
Research institutions

Description: Ørecomm is a bi-national research group that originated at Malmö University (MAH) and Roskilde University (RUC) for research in the field of Communication for Development. Ørecomm focuses on the relations between media, communication and social change processes at both global and local levels. Capacity development inititiatives: Ørecomm program activities include research projects, lectures, seminars and publications on social media, empowerment and development Contacts: Oscar Hemer, co-directorPhone: +46 40 6657 223Email: oscar.hemer@mah.se Thomas Tufte, co-directorPhone: +45

International Association for Media and Communication Research
Research institutions

The International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) is an international professional organisation working in the field of media and communication research. Its members promote global inclusiveness and excellence within the best traditions of critical research in the field. Its objectives include strengthening and encouraging the participation of new scholars, women, and those from economically disadvantaged regions, including researchers from African, Asian and South and Central American countries. Capacity

Communication for Social Change Consortium
NGOs

Description: Communication for Social Change Consortium (CFSC) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping people in marginalized communities world-wide and using communication to improve their lives. The CFSC Consortium works throughout the world advocating for and implementing participatory communication approaches designed to help people make the shifts they want and need in public values and beliefs that are essential for long-term social change. Capacity development initiatives: CFSC provides also training

Renmin University of China
Training opportunities

School of Journalism and Communication Located in Beijing, the national capital of China, Renmin University of China is one of the best public key universities in the country. The School of Journalism and Communication confer degrees of Master in Communication and PhD in Communication. The School was authorized to hold journalism and communication as subjects of the first level in the discipline category. Course Title: Master in Communication, PhD in

University of the Philippines Los Baños
Training opportunities

College of Development Communication (CDC) The College of Development Communication (CDC) of Los Baños is recognized as the pioneer in the practice and study of development communication in the Asian region. It was the first in 1971 to offer degree programs at the Doctorate, Master’s, and undergraduate degree levels. CDC is home to a vibrant community of learners, teachers, research, and extension staff equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values