Category Archive For "News"
Mehrdar Art & Production Doc Showcase
On Thursday 10th March I was asked to review a showcase of documentaries created by women involved in the Mehrdar Art programme in Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan. I had the opportunity to view 5 documentary films from the cohorts showcase of 12. The documentaries are the result of 60 women being recruited to participate in the …
Presentation: Media Fellowship on Health Journalism
On Sunday 6th March, I was invited to give a talk to 30 journalists taking part in the Media Fellowship on Health Journalism programme hosted by Parallel Lives Network Member – Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio & Communication(BNNRC) The programme participants represented Bangladesh’s print, television, radio and online news organisations. It is always with a …
Partnership: LSPR Jakarta, Indonesia
LSPR International Relations and Partnership Office, officially welcomed the Documentary Media Centre, Leicester, United Kingdom via an online MOU signing on Tuesday, 8th March 2022. It was signed by John on behalf of the Documentary Media Centre with Mr. Mikael Yulius Cobis M.Si. M.M, the Dean for Faculty of Communication Studies at LSPR Communication and …
Talk: Khon Kaen University in Thailand
On Sunday 20th February I was asked by Pat Kotchapakdee from Khon Kaen University KKU in Thailand to give a guest talk to his MA students. As they attend at 09:00 Sunday mornings I was online at the Documentary Media Centre at 02:00! The 19 International students came from China, Laos and Thailand to study …
Network Member Profile: Bear Earth CiC
Bear Earth is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Leicester that works to support women and girls in the UK, Sri Lanka & Nepal to access a range of both educational tools and materials to help dispel the myths and stereotypes attached to women and periods in different cultures and communities. It’s actually shocking …
Network Member Profile: She Inspires Global
We are delighted that Zinthiya Ganeshpanchen, known locally in Leicester as the Founder & CEO of the Zinthiya Trust, has signed up She Inspires Global as a Member of the Parallel Lives Network. She Inspires Global is a company founded in 2018 that provides bespoke training organisational development support to small and medium-sized social organisations …
Network Bulletin – February 22
Please find below our Network Bulletin for February 22. The aim is to keep you informed of what Members are up to across the Parallel Lives Network. We look forward to your feedback and please share your news with us for posting on the website & social media channels. John Coster Director, Parallel Lives Network
DocXplorers Series: Ken Dunn
The DocXplorers Series involves John Coster interviewing industry practitioners and issue experts from across the Parallel Lives Network’s Members and supporters. Next up is Ken Dunn talking about his work in Lesotho, St Kitts in the Caribbean and a new shared wealth company Eternal Flame Worldwide Ltd for his Eco Cooking Bag design. Read more about Ken’s work in Lesotho and across …
DocXplorers Series: Jane Holden
The DocXplorers Series involves John Coster interviewing industry practitioners and issue experts from across the Parallel Lives Network’s Members and supporters. Next up is Jane Holden who is challenging herself to a 26 mile marathon with a difference! Jane is the Director of Fundraising for the Andrew Grene Foundation that runs the Andrew Grene High School in Haiti. Currently, they use …
Event Review: Turn Up The Volume
On Friday 11th February 2022 as part of Children’s Mental Health Week, the Parallel Lives Network hosted a 5-hour live-streamed newsroom around the theme of Movement, in partnership with WACIT (World Awareness of Children In Trauma). The newsroom connected young adults from the UK, Turkey, Brazil & Pakistan who showcased the work they are involved …