On Wednesday, February 5th, the first meeting of the Community of Practice on Communication was held, an initiative born to foster the sharing of experiences, tools, and reflections on a strategic topic: communication of impact and for impact.

In a context where communication plays an increasingly central role in giving visibility and value to social impact, the Community of Practice aims to offer a collaborative learning space where knowledge intertwines. The goal is to create an active platform for dialogue among organizations involved in or interested in communication, pooling skills, ideas, and practices to enhance the value of the network.

From the distributed editorial team to the Community of Practice on Communication

The meeting aimed to highlight in particular the richness and expertise of the Distributed Editorial Team of Torino Social Impact, which can be fully considered a genuine Community of Practice focused on communication.

The event, attended by 22 organizations, was hosted at the premises of Uomo e Ambiente, a partner of Torino Social Impact, which over the years has developed a multidisciplinary project to offer specialized services in consulting and training.

The meeting opened with remarks by Grace De Girolamo, Head of Communication at Torino Social Impact, who illustrated the mission and objectives of the nascent Community of Practice on Communication. This was followed by Raffaella Scalisi, Strategic Advisor at Torino Social Impact, who provided an overview of communication of impact and for impact, offering insights and reflections on the topic.

During the second part of the afternoon, the discussion was enriched by the active contributions of participants. An initial roundtable allowed each attendee to present their organization and explain their reasons for joining the Community of Practice, bringing out the variety of experiences and skills present.

Following this, through a workshop activity, facilitated by Grace De Girolamo and project manager Lorena Di Maria, participants mapped their skills and areas of interest, identifying key topics to be explored further along the path. Additionally, organizations willing to champion specific themes through future training and knowledge-sharing sessions were identified.

This initial co-design moment made it possible to outline the first directions for joint efforts, laying the foundations for a journey that will be enriched by further contributions and insights in future meetings.

An open and inclusive pathway for impact communication

The journey of the Community of Practice on Communication has just begun and aims to create an ecosystem of learning and collaboration through training and networking moments, with the goal of building a shared vision for effective and meaningful communication while enhancing participants’ skills.

For those who wish to join this journey and contribute with their expertise, the doors are open!