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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Picture for Life (PFL)

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Implemented by Plan India, this programme involves children in undertaking a social equity audit through photography in the wake of the December 26 2004 tsunami. Implemented in 10 villages in Nagapattinam district, Picture for Life (PFL) is an example of community governance centred around children's participation. The goal is to equip children in specific tsunami-affected communities with the skills and the space to meaningfully contribute to the relief and reconstruction processes of their own communities.
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Approximately 30 children were trained in using digital cameras and carrying out a social audit of the rehabilitation measures.

Thereafter, children analysed their findings and shared their conclusions with other community members through meetings and other communication-related activities. Plan supported children in developing alliances and networks and launched a website detailing the project.

Development Issues

Children, Disaster.

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Plan website, accessed December 30 2009.

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