Skills for Change: Campaigning in a Challenging Environment

Organised by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations at  The Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS.

Campaigners are operating in an increasingly complex and fast moving environment. This year’s conference will focus on practical skills and case studies of how to improve practice in the most challenging areas of campaigning.

Facilitated by experienced campaigners and professionals from across the sector the workshops and seminars will provide ideas, case studies and good practice in range of formats such as:

Practical skills workshops: Involve Beneficiaries and Monitoring and Evaluation which will run twice during the day, giving participants the opportunity to develop skills and learning in these areas.

Theme workshops on emerging areas of thinking in campaigning: collaboration, community advocacy, e-campaigning and behaviour change offering case studies, research and practical tips run in partnership with bassac, BOND and FairSay.
Speakers include:

    * Patrick Butler, The Guardian
    * Nick Higham, BBC
    * John Gaventa, Institute of Development Studies
    * Jackie Schneider, Merton Parents for better food in schools
    * Julia Unwin, Director Joseph Rowntree Foundation

NCVO are offering five bursary spaces for individuals (staff or volunteers) from organisations with annual income under £500,000. This offer is first-come, first-serve. Please email campaigning@ncvo-vol.org.uk to apply.

To book, and for details on conference fees go to www.ncvo-vol.org.uk