Background to SEKA
Seka (Sensitisation and Education through Kunda Arts) is a Zambian Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), initiated and based in Malambo, adjacent to the South Luangwa National Park, in eastern Zambia. Seka uses a unique combination of action research, interactive theatre and radio to address important social and environmental issues.

The organisation raises awareness and provides the catalyst for community mobilisation. Seka is committed to creating interactive community dialogue that is known to transform attitudes and generate change. Seka’s theatrical use of humour, visual imagery, puppets, and local song and dance forms has earned them a reputation as an effective channel for the vocalising of community concerns. Their participatory research methodologies ensure full community involvement and validity of results. Consequently they are well respected in their areas of operation.

Methodology
Theatre for Development has proved to be a highly effective and appropriate method of communication with rural communities in developing countries.Seka uses action research and participatory performances to raise awareness on the subject at hand. By living in the targeted areas for a length of time, the actor-researchers are able to fully understand the issues at stake before creating interactive plays to address the topics. The participatory nature of the performances allows Seka to verify their findings in addition to encouraging the audience to take ownership of the issues, and to suggest and implement solutions to these concerns.

To compliment the awareness performances, Seka also has expertise in the use of radio as an awareness raising tool; that covers issues in greater depth and to a wider audience.

Seka uses action research and participatory performances to raise awareness on the subject at hand. By living in the targeted areas for a length of time, the actor-researchers are able to fully understand the issues at stake before creating interactive plays to address the topics. The participatory nature of the performances allows Seka to verify their findings in addition to encouraging the audience to take ownership of the issues, and to suggest and implement solutions to these concerns.

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