"At Video Volunteers, we will always remember this year as the year that our network of correspondents came of age. They demonstrated their commitment not just to the work but to the organization; they proved to the world that Video Volunteers is a resilient organization, and thanks to them, we fini ... shed the year stronger than we began it. Though we did launch several new initiatives, this was a year where we consolidated our core work and reaffirmed our commitment to: Building the strongest network of activist journalists in rural India; Creating concrete, tangible impact in people's lives through local action campaigns; Broadening society's ideas of who is an expert, who deserves our attention and whose voice should be listened to." (Introduction) more

"Video Volunteers is trying to make use of mobile journalism as part of its community media operations. As part of this, VV is also trying to popularise the concept of mobile journalism among NGOS, mass movement organisations and students. The main aims of VV’s mobile journalism program are: 1. To ... share community media information with NGOs, mass movement organisations and students; 2. To introduce the foundational principles of journalism-why are community voices important?; 3. How to ensure institutional transparency and accountability via mobile journalism?; 4. How to unite the community and strategize towards change making through video screenings?" (Introduction) more