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In this episode of Show Up Beyond the Headlines, Grace Thuo explores why communications is much more than social media posts, media coverage or visibility campaigns.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/OkiO0DAHTxk?si=rTYV…
Listen via Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Z5…
APRA SPOTLIGHT: ADVANCING THE CONVERSATION ON TRUST BUILDING
APRA is pleased to spotlight its Secretary General, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, who presented a paper titled “Beyond Reactive PR: The Overlooked Infrastructure of Human Communication and Trust Building”
Happy November!
This month, we continue the #AfricaandAI campaign.
AI is becoming part of daily life, changing how we work, and solve problems. The future of AI will also depend on the rules that guide it and protections in place for people
Read more: showupcomms.org/category/int…
For millions of people, going online has become so ordinary that it is easy to forget how much the internet has changed what is possible. A conversation can begin in Nairobi and reach someone on the other side of the world within seconds.
#WorldInternetDay #AfricaAndAI
How big is Africa?
In September 2026, the @UN General Assembly backed an African-led resolution promoting world maps that more accurately represent Africa's true size.
Read more on correcting the map: un.org/osaa/en/news/victory-…
#AfricaFactsSummit #AfricaAndAI
@AfricaCheck
Communication is what brings that story to life and turns ideas into impact.
Atieno Nancy Onyango takes us behind the scenes of the communications process, from idea to its final execution.
Full conversation on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3oY…
YouTube: youtu.be/71pGw8yJkgw?si=EAug…
2 Days To Go!
This year's Global Media and Information Literacy Week theme is “We All Play a Part – Media and Information Literacy for the People.”
Read the full article: showupcomms.org/are-we-ready…
#GlobalMILWeek #MediaAndInformationLiteracy #AI #DigitalLiteracy
Africa’s PR is about professionals finding a collective voice. Across the continent, professional bodies are building systems, strengthening standards to ensure communication is recognised as a strategic function.
@AlkemiZA
Listen to the podcast session: open.spotify.com/episode/5Zk…
For a girl with access to the internet, technology can open doors far beyond the screen. It can mean learning a new skill, discovering a career she did not know existed, finding mentors and role models through podcasts.
#AfricaAndAI #DigitalSkills #InformationLiteracy
A brighter digital future begins when young people have the knowledge to navigate information, protect their well-being and build strong, supportive communities.
Read full article: showupcomms.org/why-mental-w…
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #AfricaAndAI #EndTheStigma
From October to December, we will explore this through #AfricaAndAI, our new campaign that looks at artificial intelligence alongside innovation, digital governance, media and information literacy, youth leadership, and inclusion.
#DigitalSkills #InformationLiteracy
Our Q3 newsletter is out!
The past three months have taken us through conversations about young voices and the ways stories travel. In July, #GroundedInPeople, #YouthShapingTomorrow in August, September's #VoicesThatCrossBorders.
Read our newsletter: showupcomms.org/second-half-…
Show Up Communications retweeted
Communication is only inclusive when everyone can access it.
A television broadcast. A hospital visit. A public conference. For many Deaf people, the question is not whether information is being shared, but whether it is being shared in a way they can understand.
#SignLanguages
Show Up Communications retweeted
Tourism is not just about people on the move; it is the flow of stories, cultures, livelihoods and ideas that cross borders and spark connections.
Read article to discover why the future of tourism: showupcomms.org/beyond-desti…
#VoicesThatCrossBorders #WorldTourismDay
With more than 7,000 languages still in use globally and around 1,500 at risk of losing speakers (UNESCO Multilingual Education Study, 2024), translation has become central to protecting cultural identity and expanding access to knowledge.
#InternationalTranslationDay
Food safety goes far beyond what we see on our plates; it is the trust and understanding that shape every meal. @techpalate
Watch full conversation youtu.be/yzA7VZsgLrE?si=tk6m…
#VoicesThatCrossBorders #FoodScience #FoodSafety #ConsumerAwareness #ScienceForSociety #FoodSystems
Tourism is not just about people on the move; it is the flow of stories, cultures, livelihoods and ideas that cross borders and spark connections.
Read article to discover why the future of tourism: showupcomms.org/beyond-desti…
#VoicesThatCrossBorders #WorldTourismDay
Communication is only inclusive when everyone can access it.
A television broadcast. A hospital visit. A public conference. For many Deaf people, the question is not whether information is being shared, but whether it is being shared in a way they can understand.
#SignLanguages
Stories travel further than ever before. But who gets to shape Africa’s story?
Dan leaves us with words from Christine Mungai, the former curator of Baraza Media Lab: “Tell us a story that only you can tell.”
Watch the full conversation: lnkd.in/dGbRz2RY
What turns a profession into a powerhouse? The ability to draw from different experiences, share knowledge across borders and build on what is already working can make the whole profession stronger.
Watch: Show Up: Beyond the Headlines youtu.be/RgY5-LXI8fU?si=jJlM…
#AfricaDeclaration