Matt’s ‘exchange of reality’ through TIE
June 19, 2009 by olivia
The International Exchange (TIE) is an exchange program focussing on pairing professionals from communications companies in developed countries with NGOs in developing countries that can benefit from their expertise. The professional has the opportunity to use their skills in a unique and positive way – whilst simultaneously experiencing life-changing personal development. This is an exchange of knowledge, culture, norms and values; an exchange of reality. Learn more at: http://www.theinternationalexchange.co.uk/
Tribal was invited to work with TIE and we sent Matt Oxley, our head of Tech, over to Brazil for a month of sharing, learning, and film making!
Matt Oxley, Technical Director Tribal DDB on exchange in Brazil
Matt’s experience
Matt spent his time in Recife, Salgueiro and the community of Conceição das Criolas to develop a short film on the partnership between International Service (IS) Brazil and AQCC. The purpose of the film was to increase awareness in the UK of the positive effects of IS Brazil development work. In a month, Matt was expected to create a film that would introduce the Quilombo community, the way of living of Quilombola people and their fights for rights. He was also expected to talk about the work and the impact of IS Brazil in the community, through IS’ placement of a Mozambican agronomist and development worker. A lot to get your head around in a month and a lot to cover in a short film. However, Matt accepted the challenge with grace and arrived in Brazil with an open mind, lots of energy, and a desire to reach all of the objectives agreed upon.
It was never easy, and certainly not a smooth ride, but Matt persevered and his time in Brazil was an incredible success. He made a huge impact on all of the people he worked with, created what will be an amazing film, and learned loads about himself and his profession along the way.
If you’re interested in knowing more about his experience, check out Matt’s blog from the trip: http://blogs.tribalddb.co.uk/tie/
