In Situ Surveys are a good way of finding out what a number of people in your community think about any particular topic. ‘In situ’ literally means ‘in place’ … in this case setting up a survey over a period of time wherever your community may naturally gather. It is taking the survey to the people. This could be in the street, at a community gathering, at a bus-stop, at the community market, in an office, in the lunch room of a detention centre, at a sports ground, online ... etc. Gathering data on family violence at White Ribbon Day, New Zealand. (Photo by J Chrisp) When we think of ‘surveys’ we tend to think of people answering a series of set written questions. In Situ Surveys are not just questionnaires. They are interactive processes designed to gather the views and perceptions of members of your community and use a variety of techniques and resources to do so. They are particularly useful for capturing the views of a semi-random sample of people who may not otherwise engage with you. Think carefully about the data that you want to gather, the community context and the availability of resources and then match the most appropriate survey process to use. Tool 14: Storytelling When to use Purpose Time Resources Stages 2 - 4 Sharing stories is important for connecting, for building understanding, for learning, for passing on knowledge, for building community and for inspiring others. Various Personnel, art supplies if stories are not oral If you search the web, you will find many commentaries on the power of storytelling. Storytelling is embedded in our lives and can take many forms. Oral storytelling is expressed in tales, poems, chants, rhymes, and songs. Stories are also told in dance, pottery, weaving, motifs, markings, paintings, costumes and traditional ceremonies. Storytelling is a valuable tool for all stages of a HRCLD approach – for your initial engagement with the community, and when they are identifying and prioritising issues, planning actions, monitoring and evaluation progress and reporting outcomes. Through the sharing of stories, communities are able to reflect on their history and their current situation through multiple perspectives. They will learn about what community members are experiencing and how the issues and experiences of the community affects different people in different ways. They will be able to pass on what matters to them and what positive change, dreams and aspirations may look. APF HRCLD Guide 82