Activities
Aidcom aims to contribute to equitable human development through the implementation of development communication programmes. Over the years, Aidcom has organised special events, conferences, seminars, training workshops, and studies on a wide range of developmental issues. The aim is to help empower societies especially in the developing countries to participate fully in realising their human potential through the use of relevant communication strategies.
Some of our past activities include:
- Workshop on “Photojournalism: A Decisive Moment”
- A Forum to commemorate World Press Freedom Day “Media Freedom for A Better Future: Shaping the Post 2015 Development Agenda”
- Engaged Learning & ICTD in the University Curriculum
- A Forum to commemorate World Press Freedom Day “Save to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media”
- A Forum to commemorate World Press Freedom Day “New Voices: Media Freedom in Helping Transform Societies
- A Training Workshop on “Narrative Writing” for journalists and communication students.
- A Colloquium on “Media Policy in Malaysia”
- Workshop on Media Relations for the Police
- Seminar-Workshop on “Empowering Environmental Journalists in Reporting on Sustainable Development”
- International Exchange Program Under the Unesco/Japan Funds-in-Trust for the Promotion of International Cooperation and Mutual Understanding
- A Forum to Commemorate World Press Freedom Day (Theme: Press Freedom, Safety of Journalists and Impunity
- Workshop on “Journalism for Everyone”
- Workshop on “Digital Photography: The Art of Seeing”
- Workshop on “Media Relations for Local Authorities”
- Workshop on “Media Relations: Harnessing the Power of the Media”
- Training of Trainers & Editor’s Dialogue Under the Project “Enhancing the Role of the Environmental Journalism in Malaysia
- Training of Trainers Workshop on “Design, Develop and Deliver an Effective Training Programme”
- Conference on “Shaping Public Opinion in a Changing Media Environment”
- Workshop on “Enhancing Media Agenda in Environmental Journalism in Malaysia
- Regional Seminar-Workshop on “Conservation and Rehabilitation of Rivers in Asia: Promoting the Role of Media
- World Press Freedom Day: A Panel Discussion
- Editors’ Roundtable on the Environment
- Workshop on Photojournalism: The Art of Seeing
- Workshop on “Enhancing the Role of Media in Raising Environmental Awareness”
- Workshop on “Enhancing Media Agenda in Environmental Journalism in Malaysia”
- HealthCom 2005 – International Conference on “Health Communication: Mobilising Human Resources and Technology for Enhancing the Quality of Life
- Workshop on “Evaluation and Revision of Curriculum on Environmental Journalism”
- Seminar on “Anti-Corruption Initiative in Malaysia: An Update
- Short Course on “Enhancing the Role of Environmental Journalism in Malaysia”
- Seminar on “Fighting Corruption Effectively: A Multi-pronged Approach
- Workshop on “Sensitising and Educating Rural Journalists on Press Freedom and Pluralistic Society
- Seminar on “National Unity Through Active Interfaith Communication and Cooperation: The Role of the Media”
- Colloquium on “Sustainable Water Management and the Media”
- National Consultative Workshop on “Developing an Advocacy Package on HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Young People
- National Consultative Workshop on Developing an Advocacy Package on HIV / AIDS Prevention Among Young People
- National Consultative Workshop on Developing an Advocacy Package on HIV / AIDS Prevention Among Young People
- Seminar on “Religion and Governance: Issues and Prospects
- Mission of the Law Committee of the National Assembly Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Seminar-Workshop on “Creating a New Breed of Women Entrepreneurs Through Information Technology”
- Regional Photo Exhibition and Forum on “Photojournalism: Challenges of the Cyber Age
- UNFPA Advisory Meeting
- Expert Group Meeting on “Preparation of Publication on Qualitative Research and IEC”
- Mission of the Prime Minister’s Research Commission on Local Government and Administration, Vietnam
- Expert Group Meeting on “Preparation of Handbook for Journalists”
- Swedish Film Festival
- Training on “Video Communication”
- Symposium on “The State, Civil Society and the Media in Asean”
- Symposium on “Youth in the New Millennium: The Way Forward
- Mission from the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Transport, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Study Visit by Members of Parliament and Standing Committee on Social Affairs of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
- Seminar-workshop on “Highlands Development and Environmental Consideration”
- Regional Conference on “Economic Crisis: Road to Recovery”
- Seminar on “Media and the Future of Health Services in Malaysia”
- Seminar on “Human Rights, Democracy and Sustainable Development in Indochina”
- Sub-regional Workshop on ‘Understanding Socio-culture Factors Affecting Demographic Behavior and Implications For the Formulation and Execution of Population Policies And Programmes”
- Regional Seminar on “Media and the Ageing in Society”
- Workshop on “Interview Techniques”
- Seminar-workshop on “Economic Development and Environmental Consideration: Implications for Media”
- Regional Conference on “Common Currency in East Asia: Dream or Reality”
- Regional Symposium on “The State, Civil Society and the Media”
- Regional Workshop on “Promoting Advocacy for Adolescent Reproductive Health Through Effective Communication: A Training Programme for Media Practitioners” (Pre-test workshop)
- Regional Workshop on “Promoting Advocacy for Adolescent Reproductive Health Through Effective Communication: A Training Programme for Media Practitioners” (Pre-test workshop)
- Regional Seminar on “Media, Human Rights And Child Abuse”
- Regional Workshop on “Development of Communication Skills for Enhancing Women’s Entrepreneurship”
- Seminar on “The ASEAN Response to the Regional Economic Crisis”
- Seminar on “The New ASEAN Members: Dismantling Barriers and Facing Economic Challenges”
- Training Workshop on Unesco Inter-regional Study Project on “Understanding Socio-cultural Factors Effecting Demographic Behavior and Implications for The Formulation and Execution of Population Policies and Programmes”
- Seminar on “The Media and Labour Migration in Malaysia
- Seminar-workshop on “Economic Progress and Environmental Development: Implication for Media”
- Seminar on “Globalisation and Free Trade: Implication for ASEAN”
- Seminar-Workshop on “Media in the New Information Age: Challenges and Opportunities”
- Seminar on “Integration of ASEAN: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges”
- Preparatory Meeting for a Media Initiative to Support the Regional Human Rights Mechanism
- Subregional Express Group Meeting: Planning and Application of Development Communication to National Development.
- Regional Seminar on “Environment Protection & Liberal Market Economy”
- Seminar on “Transfer of Technology: Information for Development”
- Seminar on “Agro-Chemicals and You”
- Seminar on “The Role of Women in Media Toward Environmentally Sound and Sustainable Development”
- Seminar on “Transnational Satellite Broadcasting”
- Seminar on “Free Press and Civic Duties”
- Seminar on “The Media and Domestic Violence”
- Workshop on “AIDS and the Media”
- Seminar on “Ageing Population: National Policy Direction and the Media
- Seminar on “Environment and the Media: Effective Waste Management Through Reduction, Recycling and Reuse”
- Seminar on “Political Liberalisation Through the Internet: Trends, Practices and Concerns of the Media”
- Seminar on “The Role of NGOs in a Civil Society: Their Impact Upon Politic and New Challenge Through Media”
- Seminar on “Media and The Role of an Independent Judiciary in a Democracy”
- Seminar on “New Perspective for a Caring Society”