ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

MSN launched its mission with audio-visual production. It started A-V production in 1998. Ever since, MSN has been producing videos on various themes for different organizations. It has produced more than 160 documentaries so far. There are booklets available which give a synopsis of the movies we have made. These project films were based on social and developmental issues. MSN has also independently produced 8 movies that were based on various social issues which gained recognition in the global platform. In the past five years, there were more than 30 screenings of our movies in international film festivals.

MSN also works in audio production. Audio Campaigns are an excellent platform to disseminate information. MSN has produced Audio programmes and public service announcements for different organizations and broadcasted from different radio stations across the country.

MSN has worked both as a media partner and independently in various projects that highlighted social issues. We have worked on various issues such as women's and minorities rights, education and poverty along with health and sanitation, disaster risk reduction and other issues in Nepal . In the past few years we have worked on several campaigns such as:

MSN in the print sector focuses on the development of IEC materials. We provide different work services like poster and leaflet preparation, hoarding boards, service on report writing, event study writing and making brochures. MSN provides service for layout designing, high quality printing, and editing of books and reports, survey and coordination of office publications.

Write-shop is a writing workshop package which enables people to write systematically and effectively. It provides guidelines and effective techniques and trains participants to write in an organized manner. The training focuses on various aspects of development writing such as case study preparation and best practice documentation.

The write-shop provides trainings to development practitioners, social immobilizers, development activists. Through ample practice sessions, they become accustomed to expressing their ideas and documenting realities. The principal objective of Writeshop is to enhance writing skills of people associated with development in their respective organizations. Their increased efficiency will allow them to make a greater difference.

Media Services Nepal offers Digital Media Training for development activists and practitioners, to enhance their capacity and acquaint them with different communication tools in the digital world. Adept usage of Digital Media leads to more creative and reflective documentation. This package training will introduce participants to audio/visual presentations, photography, moviemaking techniques and empower them to improvise their communication expertise in the development sector.

Case Study is an effective tool which can be used to measure the impact of a project. It also serves as an excellent resource for research. At MSN we develop written case studies that have proven helpful for various development projects. Our expertise is skilled in writing such documents which can be used for various organizational purposes. MSN also provides training on case study preparation.

While case studies outline both the failure and success of particular methods, best practice documentation involves collecting the most effective practices. At MSN we document best practices which organizations and projects can use to develop strategies and sketch out methods.

Pictorial records are valuable resources and tools which serve various purposes. MSN provides comprehensive photographic documentation for organizations involved with various projects in the development sector.

MSN is also a Broadcasting service provider. Our network includes a number of reputed broadcasting agencies. We have worked with TV channels, radios and print media networks for an array of public service projects. MSN works with organizations on developing various materials and then collaborates with appropriate agencies for those particular products to be disseminated. We also conduct PR skill trainings for project staffs, upon an organization's demand.

MSN also builds communication strategies for development organizations. Our team is well oriented in the field of communication and we have used our expertise to chalk out effective strategies to enhance both the process and outcome of projects.