Event Summary
On 8 April 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA organized a three-day workshop on the basics of podcast production, delivered by Abdullah Al Ahmad and facilitated by Kawthar Taqiqa. The workshop engaged 119 participants and focused on building practical skills in audio content creation.
Workshop Focus
The workshop introduced participants to podcast concepts, planning, scriptwriting, recording, editing, interview management, and publishing. It also highlighted the role of podcasts as a tool for youth expression, knowledge sharing, and community engagement.
Key Outputs
Participants produced creative podcast samples, applied the skills learned during the sessions, and worked collaboratively on writing, recording, and editing. A WhatsApp group was also created to exchange audio files, scripts, resources, and feedback after the workshop.
Key Learning
The workshop showed that podcasting can be produced with accessible tools when participants have clear ideas, teamwork, and basic technical guidance. It also strengthened participants’ confidence in voice expression and digital storytelling.
Impact
The training created a collaborative learning space for young Syrians from different backgrounds and encouraged them to use audio media to share stories, discuss social issues, and produce meaningful digital content.
#GLOCA #PodcastProduction #DigitalStorytelling #YouthEmpowerment #MediaSkills #CreativeContent
Agenda
Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA is organizing a workshop on the basics of podcast production, delivered by Abdullah Al Ahmad and facilitated by Kawthar Taqiqa. The workshop aims to introduce participants to podcasting as a modern digital media tool for storytelling, dialogue, and community influence.
Objectives
The workshop will support participants in understanding podcast concepts, planning audio content, using basic recording and editing tools, and publishing episodes through digital platforms.
Main Themes
Understanding podcasts and their role in digital media.
Identifying the difference between podcasts and other content formats.
Exploring basic recording tools, microphones, and editing software.
Writing scripts and preparing podcast episodes.
Developing voice performance and audio presentation skills.
Managing interviews and meaningful conversations.
Publishing podcasts on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Reaching target audiences through clear content strategies.
Expected Outcomes
Participants are expected to gain basic technical and media skills to produce simple podcast episodes, express community issues through audio content, and use digital media tools more effectively.
#GLOCA #Podcasting #DigitalMedia #YouthSkills #Storytelling