The folks at WITNESS are not only doing great work, they are passionate about disseminating tools to other advocacy-oriented individuals and organizations. Here’s some details about their newest effort:

About the VAI: The Video Advocacy Institute, our newest initiative and the first of its kind, is an innovative program that will train human rights defenders to successfully integrate video advocacy into their social change campaigns. The VAI will be held in association with Concordia University’s Communication Studies Program and Documentary Centre.

WITNESS has extended the application deadline for our inaugural Video Advocacy Institute (VAI) to April 5, 2007.
When: July 15 – July 27, 2007
Where: Montreal, Canada

To Learn More: Please go to www.witness.org/vai and click on
• Institute Information and Guidelines for detailed information about the VAI
• VAI Application to download an application

For Information about Course Fees: Please go to www.witness.org/vai and then click on Institute Information and Guidelines. Financial assistance to cover course fees and travel expenses is available based on the organization’s or individual’s need.