Session Description: The Communications for Social Change in Africa session at the Africa Comms Week will provide CSO leaders, communications experts, scholars, philanthropic support actors, donors, and other stakeholders with practical insights and strategies for using communications to drive social change in Africa. Through an insightful presentation, and interactive Q&A, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the power of communications in driving social change in Africa and learn effective communication strategies for addressing social challenges. The session will also showcase successful examples of communications for social change in Africa and facilitate cross-sectoral learning and collaboration in the field of communications for social change. Key takeaways include the importance of clear and compelling messaging, the power of storytelling, the need for cross-sectoral partnerships, and the role of research in developing effective communication strategies. Session Purpose: The purpose of the session is to provide CSO leaders, communications experts, philanthropy support actors, donors, and other stakeholders with practical insights and strategies for using communications to drive social change in Africa. Specific objective: To explore effective communication strategies for social change in the African context To examine the role of media, technology, and partnerships in promoting social change through communication To share best practices and case studies of successful communication for social change initiatives in Africa To identify challenges and opportunities for communication in promoting social change Expected outcome Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the role of communication in promoting social change in Africa Participants will learn about effective communication strategies and tools for social change initiatives Participants will have the opportunity to hear about successful case studies and best practices as seen in GivingTuesday and its initiatives Participants will identify challenges and opportunities for communication in promoting social change and explore potential solutions