Internews Network Training Program 2021 for Sudanese Journalists

by OFA January 7, 2021

written by OFA January 7, 2021 1 comment

Application Deadline:January 15, 2021

Are you a journalist from Lebanon or Sudan reporting on religious freedom and human rights issues? Do you want to expand your knowledge on inclusive reporting and digital security?

This online training program is designed to promote a culture of respect for religious diversity in MENA countries by improving the quality, quantity, and dissemination of objective reporting on religious freedom.

The objectives are to increase the capacity of journalists to securely produce high-quality conflict-sensitive and inclusive content on key religious freedom issues and to enhance the availability of and access to high-quality conflict-sensitive and inclusive content as well as promoting dialogue on key religious freedom issues.

The program is a partnership between Internews Network, Maharat Foundation, and Samir Kassir Foundation. 

OBJECTIVES – What you will learn?

The program will equip its participants with the knowledge and connection to provide through two workshops – the Skills Labs, ongoing mentorship, and the opportunity to build a network of regional journalists.  The skills Labs will cover the topics of: 

Inclusive reporting on key religious freedom issues and conflict-sensitive issues
Digital security skills and situational awareness
In addition, a pre-recorded module on fact-based reporting will be accessible through the online platform.

ELIGIBILITY – Can I apply? 

You can apply to the program if you: 

Have a minimum of two years of professional journalism experience
Have an interest in or prior experience reporting on religious freedom issues
Are able to commit to multiple workshops, on-going mentoring and reporting and writing assignments scheduled over twelve months
Are from Lebanon or Sudan

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & TIMELINE

Participants are expected to commit to the whole program. 

Skills Lab I: Key religious freedom issues and conflict-sensitive and inclusive reporting Training
Skills Lab II: Digital security skills and situational awareness Training
Small grants for follow-up projects and assignments 
The main language of the training will be Arabic.
All workshops will take place online
The program will run on a weekly schedule. Selected participants will have to commit to participating in all sessions.
A stipend to cover internet expenses will be provided to participants at the end of the program.