How we utilize technology and digital storytelling in our largely farmworker, rural community Fresno 2018

When was a time that you felt the power of storytelling?

Eastern Coachella Valley

• Rural and unincorporated communities
• Advocates are missing
• But culture is full
• Multimedia doesn't work when there is no access to internet and little to no infrastructure
  • Print issues
    • Low tech
• Community 1st content creation

Olivia:

• Not going to wait for someone to come and help us out
• Powerful platform for community
• Strategies: (news) handouts and word of mouth
  • Build relationships
  • Approach with a listening mentality
  • Handle the story with care
  • Story is not yours even though you're writing it
  • Use connections and relationships to find leads
  • Bring the story back to the person
• We should be the ones telling our own stories

Bryan:

1. No wifi or lights

       * Completely portable operations

1. Approach people with respect
2. Make personal connections to build trust

Accessibility:

• Make generational connections
• Art galleries