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

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

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

4. 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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6. + Results: Set of videos/photos on a community issue; Post online (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, E-mail); 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?

7. + PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: Before

8. + PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: During

9. + PhotoVoice-Stiern Park: After

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11. + Thank you! California WALKS 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 709 Oakland, CA 95612 Tel. 510.292.4435 | Fax 510.292.4436 info@californiawalks.org | www.californiawalks.org@CaliforniaWALKS 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