Apr 21, 20212 min read

Representation in Action

Safer Edge has been highlighted by our animation partner, VYOND, for our work in making cultural representation a reality.

For us, and our clients, cultural representation is more than a commitment - it's intrinsic to our approach to safeguarding, safety, security and risk management. Global social sector organisations know how important it is that everyone we work with, for, and on behalf of is equitably represented in everything we do.

Read the full article here.

VYOND says:

“Making videos for global audiences comes with a unique set of challenges, including the need for diverse representation and cultural contextualization. Kelsey Hoppe—a member of the Vyond Maker Community—shares her tips for using Vyond to create authentic representation with animated characters and scenes. Watch our interview with Kelsey and read her advice in our new resource post showing how Safer Edge builds training for multicultural audiences with Vyond.”

Safer Edge’s use of animation, video, micro-learning, custom apps, e-learning and blended tools are helping the social sector actually live their core values. This toolkit enables organisations to:

Get critical, difficult and sometimes sensitive messages across simply and clearly.
Allows organisations to reach more people
Overcomes cultural and language barriers.
Reflects the various ways people learn in contemporary humanitarian and development work.

What are some examples of tools our clients are using?

Safeguarding investigations training using scenario-based videos customised to their organisation’s work and local contexts.
Safety and security animations built for non-English speaking, low literacy environments describing the organisation’s security procedures.
Interactive, online simulations in safeguarding and security for staff to practice learning
Security micro-learning created and delivered to national staff globally on apps.
A variety of online e-learning and blended courses created and delivered in any language.
Training toolkits and training of trainers using video or flipboards.
Safeguarding podcasts for remote communities.