Introduction

Strengthening inclusive communication and documentation: Training series for disability rights organisations with Wipro Foundation

Strengthening inclusive communication and documentation: Training series for disability rights organisations with Wipro Foundation

In February 2024, Rising Flame partnered with the Wipro Foundation on an intensive, long-term capacity-building programme focused on documentation and communication. 19 participants came in from 9 leading organizations dedicated to enhancing education, sports, and community access for children with disabilities.

The participating organizations included: AWMH Maharashtra, Feathers, Latika Roy Memorial Foundation, Prabhat Education Foundation, Prayas Vocational Institute For Mentally Handicapped, Sahyog Chehak Trust, Sanchar AROD, Satya Special School, and Shishu Sarothi.

A Three-Phase Journey of Growth

The programme was designed to move from foundational theory to customized, real-world application:

  • Module 1: Foundations: Overview, forms and strategies of Inclusive documentation and communication (In-Person, Bangalore): Over four intensive days, we focused on creating powerful internal and external documentation. Key themes included storytelling for change, streamlining communication processes, and the vital importance of digital accessibility and social media as tools for impact and advocacy.
  • Module 2: Skill Refinement & Mentorship (8 Weeks Online): Participants engaged in deep dives into newsletter curation, human interest stories, and video production. A highlight of this phase was the opportunity for organizations to receive direct mentoring from development sector leaders and funders.
  • Module 3: Holistic Institutional Support (3 Months): To ensure long-term sustainability, we provided two selected organizations with bespoke, three-month support. This phase expanded beyond the initial participants to involve their broader teams, focusing on strategic storytelling tailored to their specific institutional goals.

Screenshot of a Zoom meeting. There are 16 participants on screen, with the Zoom meeting buttons at the bottom and list of participants on the right. Some of them have their camera on. Srinidhi Raghavan, on the far left is speaking.      A group photo of men and women taken outdoors from above. They are looking up at the camera, most of them smiling widely. Some of them are waving at the camera, or are posing with peace signs.

Participants noted that the use of educational anecdotes and tailored feedback helped bridge the gap between theory and practice, making complex information concrete and actionable. By strengthening these communication capacities, we ensured that the stories of children with disabilities are told with dignity, strategy, and impact.