+ Engaging Diverse Communities with Video Voice Advocacy Maria José Diaz, Zelia Gonzalez, California Walks Youth Leaders

Then (9 yrs) and Now (First year at University of California at Merced, 18 yrs.)

WHY YOUTH? Cultivate the NEXT GENERATION of Community Change Leaders Unique experience and understanding of community independent walking, biking & transit APHA – SF 2012

Lessons Learned Cultural Competency Go Where the People Are! Speak in Community’s Language (or Get Help!) Empower Residents to Speak for Themselves Don’t Let Agencies Pass the Buck Thank Community Leaders! Celebrate Successes!

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+ Results: Set of videos/photos on a community issue; Post online (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, ); Use in community meetings, planning, policy hearings, etc. Our Goal: To promote safe walking & safe places to play in our communities What is PhotoVoice, VideoVoice?

+ PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: Before

+ PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: During

+ PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: After

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+ Thank you! California WALKS 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 709 Oakland, CA Tel | Fax | This workshop is made possible by generous support from The California Endowment, California Office of Traffic Safety, UC Berkeley SafeTREC, California Department of Public Health PedSafe Program