Communications Training for Indigenous Peoples, Thailand

Following the successful Youth Co:Lab programme in Thailand in 2020, the winners of the best peace and diversity solutions received support and resources to make their projects come alive. One of these projects is the "Media for Citizenship" initiative or better known as "Titang", the brain-child of three stateless youth - Suchart Ingtha, Pathiparn Nalong and Tee Nayord - which raises awareness of issues of discrimination, harmful stereotypes, and the socio-political challenges faced by stateless and minority communities in Thailand.

In order to support Titang with their endeavours and recognising a wider need to improve the communication skills of minority community members, UNDP and Real Frame, supported by the EU, created a series of communications workshops and related activities. These workshops have been equipping minority community members with the tools to think more strategically about how to dispel harmful narratives, become more effective online campaigners, and design and create engaging online content that will promote understanding about different cultures and traditions.

In addition to this training programme, Real Frame will be developing an upcoming documentary film featuring the members of Titang, providing an intimate insight into some of the struggles stateless and indigenous people can face. This documentary is due to be launched on International Day of Indigenous Peoples in 2021.