Overview

ID: Mexico - 19077v (video project),
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Length: 10-12 days

ABOUT THE PARTNER

This NGO has over 12 years of experience in the development of urban agriculture projects. Their objective is to use urban agriculture as an educational, productive and therapeutic tool to transform the relationship of the local urban community with their food and environment.  They have transformed under-used urban spaces into lush, edible oases. Their engagement with the local community has enhanced the quality of urban life for those individuals and communities that have participated.

They have 5 permanent installations in Mexico City, some of which host learning activities for  school children, tourists, and anyone else who wants to learn more about urban farming. Their gardens contain forest of edible plants, bio-intensive culture beds and examples of innovative ecologically friendly techniques. Spaces have been built with recycled materials and waste, further highlighting the environmental benefits to the community. They also create temporary exhibits where they transform unusual spaces (for example, old cars) into urban gardens to demonstrate that virtually anything can be converted into a community space where food can be cultivated. 

assignment DETAILS

The focus will be on documenting this NGO’s work in the Project sites in Mexico City. Specifically it will involve capturing footage of the many daily activities that include workshops, school visits, market days, visitor groups and volunteers. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

  • Some knowledge of Spanish

Essential

  • Experience in videography

  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

  • Adaptable to new and different situations, flexible and patient

  • Storytelling - Must submit a minimum of one (1) original article of 500-750 words, written in third-person, upon completion of the project, to complement the images of this assignment.  

  • Mandatory completion of PWB Ethical Storytelling Certification prior to Assignment start date (Included in Assignment Cost)

assignment cost

$3,109.00 USD

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All assignments require a non-refundable $500 deposit to be returned upon timely delivery of visual assets after assignment completion.

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