About Us
Creativity with a Purpose. Communication for Change.
Creativity with a Purpose. Communication for Change.
CRC brings real stories, development knowledge and creative production together to help organisations communicate with people more effectively.
Communication Resource Centre is an India-based professional development communication firm founded by Vishy Teki and Manisha Agarwal.
Our work spans documentary filmmaking, video production, photography, writing, print communication, training and strategy. We support governments, NGOs, international development organisations and corporate foundations in communicating initiatives that affect people's lives.
Communication can make knowledge accessible.
We believe communication has a vital role in making knowledge accessible. A carefully told story can help audiences understand an unfamiliar issue, recognise another person's experience and participate in a wider conversation about change.
At CRC, we begin with people. Their experiences, challenges, achievements and perspectives help shape the stories we tell and the materials we create.
Communication with Purpose.
To make meaningful information accessible and help organisations communicate in ways that support awareness, dialogue and social change.
Our Approach
We combine listening, research, experience and creative production to develop communication that is relevant, accessible and purposeful.
Listen Before We Create
We take time to understand the context and hear from the people involved. This provides a stronger foundation for the narrative.
Connect Knowledge with Experience
We bring research and programme information together with lived experiences, making complex subjects easier to understand.
Choose the Right Format
We consider what your audience needs and how they will encounter the content. The message guides our choice of film, photography, writing, print or digital media.
Work Together
We develop projects in conversation with clients and contributors, combining their knowledge with our creative and communication expertise.
What We Help You Achieve
We help organisations communicate their work clearly, document experience and bring community perspectives into wider conversations.
- Explain your programme and its relevance to different audiences.
- Document activities, experiences and lessons from the field.
- Present community perspectives through film, photography and writing.
- Develop campaign materials with clear and consistent messages.
- Strengthen communication within and beyond your organisation.
- Build practical storytelling and video production skills within your team.
Experience Across Development Organisations
CRC's experience includes assignments for organisations such as UNICEF, FHI 360 India, ActionAid, Aide et Action and Plan India, along with Save the Children, government bodies, Jhpiego and HITLAB.
This exposure helps us understand the communication needs of development programmes and adapt our work to different subjects, communities and audiences.
From an Idea to a Story People Remember
A clear process helps us turn ideas, information and experiences into communication that connects with people.
Understand
We begin with your purpose, audience and the context behind your project. Research and conversations help us identify what needs to be communicated.
Create
We develop the concept, narrative and visual approach, bringing together the skills needed to tell the story well.
Produce
We turn the approved concept into film, photography, writing or print material, with attention to detail throughout production.
Deliver
We prepare the final content for its intended use, whether that is a screening, online platform, publication or community campaign.
Why Choose CRC?
Our approach combines community understanding, creative expertise and practical production experience.
Community Understanding
Our work draws on experience with development organisations and communities. We look beyond the brief to understand the people and realities behind it.
Diverse Expertise
We bring together programme knowledge, media experience and production skills to develop communication that is thoughtful and practical.
Purposeful Storytelling
We build each project around a clear message, helping audiences understand the issue and why it matters.
Professional Delivery
We pay attention to research, image quality, sound, editing, language and presentation throughout the assignment.
A Collaborative Approach
We work closely with your team, keeping the process focused on your objectives and the needs of your audience.
Stories We Have Told
Explore selected films and stories across human rights, education, indigenous communities and health.
Beautiful Women
Human Rights
Dream Cities Vietnam
Education
Hum Honge Kaamiyaab
Indigenous Tribes
Change
Health
Migrating Childhood
Education
The Lives of Others
Education
People Behind the Stories
A team bringing together development communication, media, storytelling and production expertise.
Vishy Teki
Vishy Teki brings development communication and storytelling experience to CRC, guiding its creative direction and focus on community perspectives.
Manisha Agarwal
Media professional Manisha Agarwal brings her experience to CRC's management and communication work, helping connect client requirements with the creative process.
CH. Siva Narayana
CH. Siva Narayana contributes to CRC's films through editing, helping shape recorded material into clear, engaging narratives.
Organisations We Have Worked With
Work with People Who Understand Your Purpose.
Whether your assignment is a single story or a wider campaign, we can help you develop communication around your goals.