World Press Institute
Deadline: 31/01/11
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/71446
International journalists interested in free press and democracy can apply for a U.S.-based fellowship. The program will run from mid-August to mid-October, 2011.
The fellowship provides insight into U.S. government, business, media, journalism ethics and culture. The 10 fellows will spend a month in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and then travel to several U.S. cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., for briefings, interviews and visits.
Applicants must have five years of full-time experience, be employed outside the U.S., and be fluent in English.
For more information, click here.
03 December 2010
International course on sport and society in the Netherlands
Posted on: 01/12/2010
Sports
Deadline: 15/01/2010
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/international_course_on_sport_and_society_in_the_netherlands
A 12-week international broadcast course in the Netherlands on "Sports & Society" has places available for self-paying and sponsored candidates. The course will run from January 31 to April 22. Deadline: January 15.
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of broadcast journalists and of the organizations they work for to research and report for broadcast and new media in an effective and ethical way on sport and its place in society.
For more information, click here.
Sports
Deadline: 15/01/2010
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/international_course_on_sport_and_society_in_the_netherlands
A 12-week international broadcast course in the Netherlands on "Sports & Society" has places available for self-paying and sponsored candidates. The course will run from January 31 to April 22. Deadline: January 15.
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of broadcast journalists and of the organizations they work for to research and report for broadcast and new media in an effective and ethical way on sport and its place in society.
For more information, click here.
International course on sport and society in the Netherlands
Posted on: 01/12/2010
Sports
Deadline: 15/01/2010
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/international_course_on_sport_and_society_in_the_netherlands
A 12-week international broadcast course in the Netherlands on "Sports & Society" has places available for self-paying and sponsored candidates. The course will run from January 31 to April 22. Deadline: January 15.
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of broadcast journalists and of the organizations they work for to research and report for broadcast and new media in an effective and ethical way on sport and its place in society.
For more information, click here.
Sports
Deadline: 15/01/2010
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/international_course_on_sport_and_society_in_the_netherlands
A 12-week international broadcast course in the Netherlands on "Sports & Society" has places available for self-paying and sponsored candidates. The course will run from January 31 to April 22. Deadline: January 15.
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of broadcast journalists and of the organizations they work for to research and report for broadcast and new media in an effective and ethical way on sport and its place in society.
For more information, click here.
01 December 2010
Crisis-reporting grant available
Posted on: 30/11/2010
Conflict, Disasters
Deadline: 01/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/crisis_reporting_grant_available
Journalists interested in crisis reporting can apply for a US$7,500 travel grant. Applicants must be non-U.S. journalists. The deadline is February 1.
The Persephone Miel Fellowship is sponsored by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. It will fund a reporting project that focuses on a global crisis under-reported in the mainstream American media.
The grant is designed to help a non-native English speaking journalist reach an international audience.
For more information, click here.
Conflict, Disasters
Deadline: 01/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/crisis_reporting_grant_available
Journalists interested in crisis reporting can apply for a US$7,500 travel grant. Applicants must be non-U.S. journalists. The deadline is February 1.
The Persephone Miel Fellowship is sponsored by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. It will fund a reporting project that focuses on a global crisis under-reported in the mainstream American media.
The grant is designed to help a non-native English speaking journalist reach an international audience.
For more information, click here.
Nominations sought for human rights award
Posted on: 30/11/2010
Human Rights
Deadline: 09/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/nominations_sought_for_human_rights_award
Journalists advocating for human rights can be nominated for an award. The deadline is December 9.
The award, sponsored by the Martin Ennals Foundation, honors those who are currently involved in work for the promotion and protection of human rights. Winners will be chosen by an international jury and will receive US$20,300.
For more information, click here.
Human Rights
Deadline: 09/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/nominations_sought_for_human_rights_award
Journalists advocating for human rights can be nominated for an award. The deadline is December 9.
The award, sponsored by the Martin Ennals Foundation, honors those who are currently involved in work for the promotion and protection of human rights. Winners will be chosen by an international jury and will receive US$20,300.
For more information, click here.
18 November 2010
US fellowships available for journalism MA candidates
Posted on: 16/11/2010
Young Journalists
Deadline: 01/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/us_fellowships_available_for_journalism_ma_candidates
Aspiring journalists interested in pursing a Master’s Degree at American University in Washington, D.C., can apply for a merit-based award. The deadline for the 2011 to 2012 academic year is February 1, 2011.
The fellowships are offered in partnership with three major media organizations. Candidates receive a scholarship for full-time study, a stipend, and the opportunity to pursue professional projects with their designated organization.
For more information, click here.
Young Journalists
Deadline: 01/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/us_fellowships_available_for_journalism_ma_candidates
Aspiring journalists interested in pursing a Master’s Degree at American University in Washington, D.C., can apply for a merit-based award. The deadline for the 2011 to 2012 academic year is February 1, 2011.
The fellowships are offered in partnership with three major media organizations. Candidates receive a scholarship for full-time study, a stipend, and the opportunity to pursue professional projects with their designated organization.
For more information, click here.
German internship open to young journalists
Posted on: 17/11/2010
Young Journalists
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists can apply for an internship with Deutsche Welle in Germany. The Berlin deadline is in April, and there is no deadline to work in Bonn.
The internship lasts for one to two months, and gives young journalists the chance to gain practical experience in a communications department. Applicants must be at least in their third semester of university, and have some experience in radio, TV or multimedia.
Interns do not need to be fluent in German if they are interested in working in a foreign language department. For more information, click here.
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/german_internship_open_to_young_journalists
Young Journalists
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists can apply for an internship with Deutsche Welle in Germany. The Berlin deadline is in April, and there is no deadline to work in Bonn.
The internship lasts for one to two months, and gives young journalists the chance to gain practical experience in a communications department. Applicants must be at least in their third semester of university, and have some experience in radio, TV or multimedia.
Interns do not need to be fluent in German if they are interested in working in a foreign language department. For more information, click here.
http://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/german_internship_open_to_young_journalists
03 November 2010
Fellowship at Harvard University open to international journalists
Posted on: 02/11/2010
International Experience
Deadline: 15/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
International journalists with at least five years of experience can apply for a fellowship at Harvard University. The program lasts for an academic year and the deadline is December 15.
The fellowship, sponsored by the Nieman Foundation, gives 12 journalists the opportunity to network with Harvard faculty and participate in courses and seminars. Journalists working in print, broadcast and online media are eligible to apply, in addition to photojournalists, editorial cartoonists and columnists.
Candidates must find financial support from sources outside of the fellowship. Fellows must also be fluent in English. For more information, click here
Courtesy: http://www.ijnet.org/.
International Experience
Deadline: 15/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
International journalists with at least five years of experience can apply for a fellowship at Harvard University. The program lasts for an academic year and the deadline is December 15.
The fellowship, sponsored by the Nieman Foundation, gives 12 journalists the opportunity to network with Harvard faculty and participate in courses and seminars. Journalists working in print, broadcast and online media are eligible to apply, in addition to photojournalists, editorial cartoonists and columnists.
Candidates must find financial support from sources outside of the fellowship. Fellows must also be fluent in English. For more information, click here
Courtesy: http://www.ijnet.org/.
Global health fellowship offered by Harvard University
Posted on: 02/11/2010
Health
Deadline: 31/01/2011
Region: Worldwide
Journalists interested in global health reporting can apply for a fellowship at Harvard University. The fellowship lasts for an academic year, in addition to several months of fieldwork in a developing country. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2011.
The fellowship, sponsored by the Nieman Foundation, will be awarded to an American journalist and an international journalist. After studying at Harvard’s School of Public Health and completing fieldwork abroad, the fellows will be expected to produce work based on their experiences.
Journalists must have at least five years of experience, and be fluent in English. For more information, click here.
Courtesy : http://www.ijnet.org/
Health
Deadline: 31/01/2011
Region: Worldwide
Journalists interested in global health reporting can apply for a fellowship at Harvard University. The fellowship lasts for an academic year, in addition to several months of fieldwork in a developing country. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2011.
The fellowship, sponsored by the Nieman Foundation, will be awarded to an American journalist and an international journalist. After studying at Harvard’s School of Public Health and completing fieldwork abroad, the fellows will be expected to produce work based on their experiences.
Journalists must have at least five years of experience, and be fluent in English. For more information, click here.
Courtesy : http://www.ijnet.org/
02 November 2010
Thomson Reuters Foundation Journalism Fellowships at the University of Oxford, 2011/12
Posted on: 01/11/2010
Applications are invited for the 2011/12 Reuters Fellowship program at Oxford University for mid-career journalists. Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience in any branch of journalism and good spoken and written English. Application deadline: February 1, 2011.
The program enables visiting journalists from around the world to do research in Oxford for a period of three, six or nine months. Fellows enjoy an opportunity to critically reflect upon their profession, to research a subject of their choice under the supervision of an academic specialising in that area, and to enjoy the breadth of academic, cultural and social life at the University of Oxford. This is not a degree program but fellows are expected to write a substantial piece of research of publishable quality.
Around 30 journalists from around the globe from both print and broadcast media backgrounds study in Oxford each year on Fellowships. A number of the fellowships are fully funded by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. In addition, many Fellowships are funded thanks to additional external sponsorship from media-related organisations and individuals wishing to dedicate a Fellowship with a particular regional or subject focus.
For more information, please contact reuters.institute@politics.ox.ac.uk or see
http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/fellowships/overview.html
Courtesy: http://www.ijnet.org/
Applications are invited for the 2011/12 Reuters Fellowship program at Oxford University for mid-career journalists. Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience in any branch of journalism and good spoken and written English. Application deadline: February 1, 2011.
The program enables visiting journalists from around the world to do research in Oxford for a period of three, six or nine months. Fellows enjoy an opportunity to critically reflect upon their profession, to research a subject of their choice under the supervision of an academic specialising in that area, and to enjoy the breadth of academic, cultural and social life at the University of Oxford. This is not a degree program but fellows are expected to write a substantial piece of research of publishable quality.Around 30 journalists from around the globe from both print and broadcast media backgrounds study in Oxford each year on Fellowships. A number of the fellowships are fully funded by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. In addition, many Fellowships are funded thanks to additional external sponsorship from media-related organisations and individuals wishing to dedicate a Fellowship with a particular regional or subject focus.
For more information, please contact reuters.institute@politics.ox.ac.uk or see
http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/fellowships/overview.html
Courtesy: http://www.ijnet.org/
23 October 2010
Competition seeks investigative documentaries on organized crime
Posted on: 22/10/2010
Corruption, Documentaries, Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 19/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Filmmakers can submit investigative documentaties on organized crime to a competition. The deadline for project applications is November 19, and the deadline for submissions is May 6, 2011.
The competition, sponsored by Freedom Legality and Rights in Europe (FLARE), aims to co-finance four investigative projects exploring the impact of corruption in a specific geographical context. Examples of relevant issues for inquiry include fraud, cyber-crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
Selected projects will receive EU€2,000 (about US$2,800). For more information, click here.
Corruption, Documentaries, Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 19/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Filmmakers can submit investigative documentaties on organized crime to a competition. The deadline for project applications is November 19, and the deadline for submissions is May 6, 2011.
The competition, sponsored by Freedom Legality and Rights in Europe (FLARE), aims to co-finance four investigative projects exploring the impact of corruption in a specific geographical context. Examples of relevant issues for inquiry include fraud, cyber-crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking.
Selected projects will receive EU€2,000 (about US$2,800). For more information, click here.
16 October 2010
US-based fellowship open to journalists interested in democracy
Posted on: 15/10/2010
International Experience
Deadline: 01/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists interested in democratic change and advocacy can apply for a residential fellowship program in Washington, D.C. The deadline is November 1, and the fellowship runs for five to ten months.
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, sponsored by the National Endowment for Democracy, gives participants the opportunity to conduct research, build contacts and join a global network of democracy advocates.
The 16 to 20 fellows can choose between two tracks. The Practitioner Track lasts five months and supports activists and journalists. The Scholarly Track lasts up to ten months, and is primarily for professors and researchers. Fellows receive a living stipend, a fully-equipped office and travel reimbursement to Washington, D.C.
For more information, click here.
International Experience
Deadline: 01/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists interested in democratic change and advocacy can apply for a residential fellowship program in Washington, D.C. The deadline is November 1, and the fellowship runs for five to ten months.
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, sponsored by the National Endowment for Democracy, gives participants the opportunity to conduct research, build contacts and join a global network of democracy advocates.
The 16 to 20 fellows can choose between two tracks. The Practitioner Track lasts five months and supports activists and journalists. The Scholarly Track lasts up to ten months, and is primarily for professors and researchers. Fellows receive a living stipend, a fully-equipped office and travel reimbursement to Washington, D.C.
For more information, click here.
14 October 2010
Anti-corruption conference open to young journalists from Asia
Posted on: 12/10/2010
Corruption
Deadline: 18/10/2010
Country: Vietnam, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Nepal
Young journalists working in Asia are invited to attend a conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The deadline for applications is October 18, and the conference will be held from November 10 to 13.
The International Anti-Corruption Conference will give young journalists the opportunity to interview and/or photograph conference participants and report on conference proceedings through various new media channels.
Applicants must be under 35, be working journalists in one of the listed Asian countries and be fluent in English. The eight journalists chosen will receive airfare to Thailand, transportation, accommodation and meals.
For more information, click here.
Corruption
Deadline: 18/10/2010
Country: Vietnam, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Nepal
Young journalists working in Asia are invited to attend a conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The deadline for applications is October 18, and the conference will be held from November 10 to 13.
The International Anti-Corruption Conference will give young journalists the opportunity to interview and/or photograph conference participants and report on conference proceedings through various new media channels.
Applicants must be under 35, be working journalists in one of the listed Asian countries and be fluent in English. The eight journalists chosen will receive airfare to Thailand, transportation, accommodation and meals.
For more information, click here.
02 October 2010
One-year fellowship available to journalists promoting democracy
Posted on: 01/10/2010
Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 22/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
Journalists working in print and online media can apply for a writing fellowship. Finalists will be invited to Washington, D.C., in the spring for interviews. Deadline is February 22.
The Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship, sponsored by the Phillips Foundation, funds an original journalistic project that can be delivered in four publishable installments. Full-time fellows will receive US$50,000 and part-time fellows will receive US$25,000.
Applicants should propose a one-year writing project that promotes American culture and free society. The Foundation also awards separate fellowships on the environment, free enterprise and law enforcement.
For more information, click here.
Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 22/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
Journalists working in print and online media can apply for a writing fellowship. Finalists will be invited to Washington, D.C., in the spring for interviews. Deadline is February 22.
The Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship, sponsored by the Phillips Foundation, funds an original journalistic project that can be delivered in four publishable installments. Full-time fellows will receive US$50,000 and part-time fellows will receive US$25,000.
Applicants should propose a one-year writing project that promotes American culture and free society. The Foundation also awards separate fellowships on the environment, free enterprise and law enforcement.
For more information, click here.
Freelancers can now auction stories to the highest bidder
Posted on: 30/09/2010
Multimedia, Networking
Region: Worldwide
By Dana Liebelson, IJNet Writer
A web application that allows freelancers to auction stories to editors around the world will begin a trial launch on October 4. The app will be free for both editors and reporters selected for the trial.
Qluso, which was developed by a startup company based in Ireland, allows freelancers to set a reserve price and time limit on exclusive stories. According to Journalism.co.uk, editors will place bids to publish articles first, and pay writers the same day the story is sold.
The startup aims to feature 5,000 freelance users and 200 news editors by its first year, and will eventually take a 15 percent commission from each sale.
Some freelancers fear the site will allow editors to pay the lowest possible price for stories, and will prevent journalists from keeping control of their work. But developers say the application is a writer-friendly tool that will help freelancers get paid the best price, fast.
The site will officially launch in January. As a journalist or freelancer, would you consider auctioning your stories online?
Multimedia, Networking
Region: Worldwide
By Dana Liebelson, IJNet Writer
A web application that allows freelancers to auction stories to editors around the world will begin a trial launch on October 4. The app will be free for both editors and reporters selected for the trial.
Qluso, which was developed by a startup company based in Ireland, allows freelancers to set a reserve price and time limit on exclusive stories. According to Journalism.co.uk, editors will place bids to publish articles first, and pay writers the same day the story is sold.The startup aims to feature 5,000 freelance users and 200 news editors by its first year, and will eventually take a 15 percent commission from each sale.
Some freelancers fear the site will allow editors to pay the lowest possible price for stories, and will prevent journalists from keeping control of their work. But developers say the application is a writer-friendly tool that will help freelancers get paid the best price, fast.
The site will officially launch in January. As a journalist or freelancer, would you consider auctioning your stories online?
Freelancers to auction stories to the highest bidder
Posted on: 30/09/2010
Multimedia, Networking
Region: Worldwide
By Dana Liebelson, IJNet Writer
A web application that allows freelancers to auction stories to editors around the world will begin a trial launch on October 4. The app will be free for both editors and reporters selected for the trial.
Qluso, which was developed by a startup company based in Ireland, allows freelancers to set a reserve price and time limit on exclusive stories. According to Journalism.co.uk, editors will place bids to publish articles first, and pay writers the same day the story is sold.
The startup aims to feature 5,000 freelance users and 200 news editors by its first year, and will eventually take a 15 percent commission from each sale.
Some freelancers fear the site will allow editors to pay the lowest possible price for stories, and will prevent journalists from keeping control of their work. But developers say the application is a writer-friendly tool that will help freelancers get paid the best price, fast.
The site will officially launch in January. As a journalist or freelancer, would you consider auctioning your stories online?
Multimedia, Networking
Region: Worldwide
By Dana Liebelson, IJNet Writer
A web application that allows freelancers to auction stories to editors around the world will begin a trial launch on October 4. The app will be free for both editors and reporters selected for the trial.
Qluso, which was developed by a startup company based in Ireland, allows freelancers to set a reserve price and time limit on exclusive stories. According to Journalism.co.uk, editors will place bids to publish articles first, and pay writers the same day the story is sold.
The startup aims to feature 5,000 freelance users and 200 news editors by its first year, and will eventually take a 15 percent commission from each sale.
Some freelancers fear the site will allow editors to pay the lowest possible price for stories, and will prevent journalists from keeping control of their work. But developers say the application is a writer-friendly tool that will help freelancers get paid the best price, fast.
The site will officially launch in January. As a journalist or freelancer, would you consider auctioning your stories online?
21 September 2010
Asia-Germany exchange program accepting applications
Posted on: 20/09/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 30/11/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from the Asia-Pacific region and Germany can apply for an eight-week work exchange program. Deadline: November 30.
The German-Asia-Pacific Programme will give up to ten journalists the opportunity to report for their home newsrooms abroad. The program aims to help participants gain insight into their host country’s culture, politics and economy. Journalists will receive a stipend of EU€3,600 (about US$4,700).
Applicants must be between 28 and 38 years old, be proficient in English and regularly contribute to print, online, radio or broadcast news.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 30/11/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from the Asia-Pacific region and Germany can apply for an eight-week work exchange program. Deadline: November 30.
The German-Asia-Pacific Programme will give up to ten journalists the opportunity to report for their home newsrooms abroad. The program aims to help participants gain insight into their host country’s culture, politics and economy. Journalists will receive a stipend of EU€3,600 (about US$4,700).
Applicants must be between 28 and 38 years old, be proficient in English and regularly contribute to print, online, radio or broadcast news.
For more information, click here.
19 September 2010
Development forum for journalists to be held in Japan
Posted on: 16/09/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 17/11/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Asia-Pacific journalists interested in economic growth and urbanization can attend a forum in Tokyo from November 17 to 19.
The forum is part of the Developing Asia Journalism Awards, and will recognize journalists who have made contributions to development in Asia. The topics to be covered include environmental issues, regional cooperation and the global financial crisis.
The forum will be conducted in English. For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 17/11/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Asia-Pacific journalists interested in economic growth and urbanization can attend a forum in Tokyo from November 17 to 19.
The forum is part of the Developing Asia Journalism Awards, and will recognize journalists who have made contributions to development in Asia. The topics to be covered include environmental issues, regional cooperation and the global financial crisis.
The forum will be conducted in English. For more information, click here.
16 September 2010
Democracy essay contest open to young journalists
Posted on: 14/09/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 18/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists interested in promoting democracy are invited to submit essays on the theme to a contest. The deadline is October 18, and two global winners will be announced in February.
The contest, sponsored by the World Youth Movement for Democracy, aims to promote personal engagement in democracy, and highlight the role of the youth movement. Applicants should explore how youth activists have contributed to human rights and democracy in their communities.
Winners will have the opportunity to participate in the Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting in Lithuania in July.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 18/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists interested in promoting democracy are invited to submit essays on the theme to a contest. The deadline is October 18, and two global winners will be announced in February.
The contest, sponsored by the World Youth Movement for Democracy, aims to promote personal engagement in democracy, and highlight the role of the youth movement. Applicants should explore how youth activists have contributed to human rights and democracy in their communities.
Winners will have the opportunity to participate in the Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting in Lithuania in July.
For more information, click here.
Democracy essay contest open to young journalists
Posted on: 14/09/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 18/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists interested in promoting democracy are invited to submit essays on the theme to a contest. The deadline is October 18, and two global winners will be announced in February.
The contest, sponsored by the World Youth Movement for Democracy, aims to promote personal engagement in democracy, and highlight the role of the youth movement. Applicants should explore how youth activists have contributed to human rights and democracy in their communities.
Winners will have the opportunity to participate in the Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting in Lithuania in July.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 18/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young journalists interested in promoting democracy are invited to submit essays on the theme to a contest. The deadline is October 18, and two global winners will be announced in February.
The contest, sponsored by the World Youth Movement for Democracy, aims to promote personal engagement in democracy, and highlight the role of the youth movement. Applicants should explore how youth activists have contributed to human rights and democracy in their communities.
Winners will have the opportunity to participate in the Community of Democracies Ministerial Meeting in Lithuania in July.
For more information, click here.
Environmental reporting contest open to journalists from South Asia
Posted on: 14/09/2010
Environmental
Deadline: 31/12/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
South Asian journalists reporting on environmental issues can apply for the Green Technology Journalism Awards. The deadline to apply is December 31.
The competition, sponsored by the German engineering firm Siemens, will award journalists in three categories: energy efficiency, industrial productivity and sustainability. There is also a young journalist category for students.
Journalists from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) working in print or online media are eligible to apply. Articles must be published between January 1 and December 31, 2010, and will be judged in English. First prize winners will receive EU€1,000 (US$1,287) and a trip to attend a seminar in Berlin.
Click here for more information.
Environmental
Deadline: 31/12/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
South Asian journalists reporting on environmental issues can apply for the Green Technology Journalism Awards. The deadline to apply is December 31.
The competition, sponsored by the German engineering firm Siemens, will award journalists in three categories: energy efficiency, industrial productivity and sustainability. There is also a young journalist category for students.
Journalists from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) working in print or online media are eligible to apply. Articles must be published between January 1 and December 31, 2010, and will be judged in English. First prize winners will receive EU€1,000 (US$1,287) and a trip to attend a seminar in Berlin.
Click here for more information.
10 September 2010
Competition to award print and electronic travel journalism
Posted on: 09/09/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 31/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Travel journalists from around the world are invited to submit their work to an awards program sponsored by the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). Submissions are accepted until October 31.
Writers, editors, agencies and publishers can enter work published or broadcast between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. From almost fifty competition categories, five overall grand prize winners will be chosen. Grand prizes include trips to Alaska, Baja, the Grand Canyon or Greenland. Winners will be announced January 15.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 31/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Travel journalists from around the world are invited to submit their work to an awards program sponsored by the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). Submissions are accepted until October 31.
Writers, editors, agencies and publishers can enter work published or broadcast between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. From almost fifty competition categories, five overall grand prize winners will be chosen. Grand prizes include trips to Alaska, Baja, the Grand Canyon or Greenland. Winners will be announced January 15.
For more information, click here.
Scholarships available to international grad students studying journalism in the US
Posted on: 09/09/2010
Study Abroad
Deadline: 30/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
International graduate students studying journalism in the United States can apply for a scholarship. The deadline is December 30, and the awards will be presented in May 2011.
The Foreign Press Association Scholarship Fund offers three awards, with a first prize of US$10,000. Applicants are required to submit an op-ed piece, two samples of broadcast or print work and letters of reference. Work in a foreign language must be submitted with an English translation.
For more information, click here.
Study Abroad
Deadline: 30/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
International graduate students studying journalism in the United States can apply for a scholarship. The deadline is December 30, and the awards will be presented in May 2011.
The Foreign Press Association Scholarship Fund offers three awards, with a first prize of US$10,000. Applicants are required to submit an op-ed piece, two samples of broadcast or print work and letters of reference. Work in a foreign language must be submitted with an English translation.
For more information, click here.
04 September 2010
Global media course to take place in Pakistan
Posted on: 02/09/2010
International Experience
Deadline: 04/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists interested in international communication and media activism can attend a conference in Pakistan at the University of Sindh. The conference runs from October 4 to 9.
The conference, also sponsored by OurMediaNetwork (OM), aims to facilitate dialogue in the media and communications fields, defend media diversity and help sustain community media projects. The event will include workshops, debates, presentations and media labs.
Since its founding in 2001, OM has held eight international conferences.
For more information, click here.
International Experience
Deadline: 04/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists interested in international communication and media activism can attend a conference in Pakistan at the University of Sindh. The conference runs from October 4 to 9.
The conference, also sponsored by OurMediaNetwork (OM), aims to facilitate dialogue in the media and communications fields, defend media diversity and help sustain community media projects. The event will include workshops, debates, presentations and media labs.
Since its founding in 2001, OM has held eight international conferences.
For more information, click here.
31 August 2010
ICRC Young Reporter Competition
The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence. The ICRC has a permanent mandate under international law to take impartial action for prisoners, the wounded and sick, and civilians affected by conflict. With its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is based in around 80 countries and has a total of more than 12,000 staff.
Participate in the ICRC Young Reporter Competition and get an inside look at the ICRC's humanitarian action, in collaboration with national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The four best entries will win a one-week mission to ICRC delegations in Georgia, Lebanon, Liberia and the Philippines.
Readmore:
http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/08/icrc-young-reporter-competition.html
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Grant / Award / Training
#207: ICRC Young Reporter Competition
#204: Population Institute’s Global Media Awards
#203: View Change Film Contest
#202: Earth Vision Awards
#201: Women’s Voices Now Prizes
#200: RNTC: Training on Broadcast Journalism,Broadcast Management,Internet for Journalists
#199: Thomson Reuters Foundation: Training on Reporting Crises and Disasters
#197: UNEP Awards
#194: UNAOC - GDF Essay Contest
#173: Yayori Awards
#123: Mario Savio Award
#115: Humphrey Fellowship
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Scholarships, Grant, Award, Conference, Training, Volunteers, International jobs and Cambodia jobs are posted at http://Cambodiajobs.blogspot.com
Participate in the ICRC Young Reporter Competition and get an inside look at the ICRC's humanitarian action, in collaboration with national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The four best entries will win a one-week mission to ICRC delegations in Georgia, Lebanon, Liberia and the Philippines.
Readmore:
http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/08/icrc-young-reporter-competition.html
More Scholarships etc.
1-2-3-4 Next
Grant / Award / Training
#207: ICRC Young Reporter Competition
#204: Population Institute’s Global Media Awards
#203: View Change Film Contest
#202: Earth Vision Awards
#201: Women’s Voices Now Prizes
#200: RNTC: Training on Broadcast Journalism,Broadcast Management,Internet for Journalists
#199: Thomson Reuters Foundation: Training on Reporting Crises and Disasters
#197: UNEP Awards
#194: UNAOC - GDF Essay Contest
#173: Yayori Awards
#123: Mario Savio Award
#115: Humphrey Fellowship
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Scholarships, Grant, Award, Conference, Training, Volunteers, International jobs and Cambodia jobs are posted at http://Cambodiajobs.blogspot.com
Rory Peck awards will recognize outstanding camerawork
Posted on: 30/08/2010
Basic Journalism, Documentaries, Television
Deadline: 06/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Independent cameramen and camerawomen worldwide can compete in the Rory Peck Awards by submitting their best TV reports in three categories. Deadline: September 6.
The competition, sponsored by Sony Professional, is accepting works in the following categories:
The Rory Peck Award for News: Coverage of daily news
The Rory Peck Award for Features: In-depth stories
The Sony Professional Impact: Works that raise humanitarian awareness and have an international impact.
Works must have been broadcast between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010.
Finalists will be recognized at the award ceremony on November 17 in London.
For more information, visit http://www.rorypecktrust.org.
Basic Journalism, Documentaries, Television
Deadline: 06/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Independent cameramen and camerawomen worldwide can compete in the Rory Peck Awards by submitting their best TV reports in three categories. Deadline: September 6.
The competition, sponsored by Sony Professional, is accepting works in the following categories:The Rory Peck Award for News: Coverage of daily news
The Rory Peck Award for Features: In-depth stories
The Sony Professional Impact: Works that raise humanitarian awareness and have an international impact.
Works must have been broadcast between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010.
Finalists will be recognized at the award ceremony on November 17 in London.
For more information, visit http://www.rorypecktrust.org.
29 August 2010
Social media fellowship at Ohio State University
Posted on: 27/08/2010
Fellowships and Awards, Multimedia, Networking
Deadline: 30/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists worldwide interested in social media are encouraged to apply to the Kiplinger Fellowship at Ohio State University. The course runs from March 30 to April 6, and the deadline to apply is November 30.
The week-long program will help journalists utilize Twitter, digital footprints, search engines, the backchannel and other media tools. The fellowship includes accommodation and a travel stipend.
Print, broadcast and online journalists with at least five years experience are eligible to apply.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards, Multimedia, Networking
Deadline: 30/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists worldwide interested in social media are encouraged to apply to the Kiplinger Fellowship at Ohio State University. The course runs from March 30 to April 6, and the deadline to apply is November 30.
The week-long program will help journalists utilize Twitter, digital footprints, search engines, the backchannel and other media tools. The fellowship includes accommodation and a travel stipend.
Print, broadcast and online journalists with at least five years experience are eligible to apply.
For more information, click here.
Journalism fellowship in Singapore open for applications
Posted on: 26/08/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 04/10/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from Asia are invited to apply for a fellowship at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The fellowship runs from February 7 to April 29 and the deadline to apply is October 4.
The program is designed to give fifteen journalists the opportunity to work with other professionals in Singapore’s public sector, business community and civil society. Fellows will be provided accommodation, airfare and a monthly stipend.
Applicants should have at least five years of working experience, and be proficient in English. Print, radio, television, online and freelance journalists are welcome to apply.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 04/10/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from Asia are invited to apply for a fellowship at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The fellowship runs from February 7 to April 29 and the deadline to apply is October 4.
The program is designed to give fifteen journalists the opportunity to work with other professionals in Singapore’s public sector, business community and civil society. Fellows will be provided accommodation, airfare and a monthly stipend.
Applicants should have at least five years of working experience, and be proficient in English. Print, radio, television, online and freelance journalists are welcome to apply.
For more information, click here.
21 August 2010
Harvard Fellowship seeks journalists interested in academic public policy research
Posted on: 19/08/2010
Basic Journalism, Specialized Reporting
Deadline: 01/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world who are interested in sharing, expanding and researching public policy and political affairs are invited apply for the Joan Shorenstein Center fellowship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Deadline is February 1, 2011.
Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English. To apply, send a cover letter, a completed application form, a research project proposal, a curriculum vitae/résumé and recommendations.
For more information, click here.
Basic Journalism, Specialized Reporting
Deadline: 01/02/2011
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world who are interested in sharing, expanding and researching public policy and political affairs are invited apply for the Joan Shorenstein Center fellowship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Deadline is February 1, 2011.
Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English. To apply, send a cover letter, a completed application form, a research project proposal, a curriculum vitae/résumé and recommendations.
For more information, click here.
Innovative journalists to apply for Open Society Fellowship
Posted on: 19/08/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 07/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists who want to create innovative approaches to social issues are invited to apply for the Open Society Fellowship. Proposals are accepted year-round and deadlines are September 7, 2010 and January 17, 2011. Sponsored by the Open Society Institute, the fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom and are committed to achieving democracy and accountability.
In evaluating each proposal, the selection committee weighs three factors: the applicant, the topic of the project and work products.
For more information, click here.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 07/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists who want to create innovative approaches to social issues are invited to apply for the Open Society Fellowship. Proposals are accepted year-round and deadlines are September 7, 2010 and January 17, 2011. Sponsored by the Open Society Institute, the fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom and are committed to achieving democracy and accountability.
In evaluating each proposal, the selection committee weighs three factors: the applicant, the topic of the project and work products.
For more information, click here.
14 August 2010
Improve broadcast management skills
Posted on: 13/08/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Broadcast media managers with at least three years of experience can apply to a course on management skills, to be held in Hilversum, Netherlands. Deadline: October 1.
The course, sponsored by media development group RNTC, will run from May 30 to June 10, 2011.
Applicants should have experience working in state, public, private or commercial media.
For more information, click here.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Broadcast media managers with at least three years of experience can apply to a course on management skills, to be held in Hilversum, Netherlands. Deadline: October 1.
The course, sponsored by media development group RNTC, will run from May 30 to June 10, 2011.
Applicants should have experience working in state, public, private or commercial media.
For more information, click here.
Explore the use of serials for public awareness
Posted on: 13/08/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
A course in Hilversum, Netherlands called "Soaps and Society" will help participants use broadcast dramas for public awareness. Deadline: December 1.
The course, sponsored by media development group RNTC, will run from September 12 to December 2, 2011. It is greared towards mid-career drama scriptwriters with a minimum of three years experience in educational broadcasting.
Participants will focus on honing their broadcast drama skills to craft, write and produce broadcast drama serials for public awareness.
For more information, click here.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/12/2010
Region: Worldwide
A course in Hilversum, Netherlands called "Soaps and Society" will help participants use broadcast dramas for public awareness. Deadline: December 1.
The course, sponsored by media development group RNTC, will run from September 12 to December 2, 2011. It is greared towards mid-career drama scriptwriters with a minimum of three years experience in educational broadcasting.
Participants will focus on honing their broadcast drama skills to craft, write and produce broadcast drama serials for public awareness.
For more information, click here.
Photo competition seeks images related to water, technology, environment
Posted on: 13/08/2010
Environmental
Deadline: 19/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
A photo competition seeks works related to people, water, technology and the environment. Residents of the European Union and the 78 member states of the Cotonou Agreement can apply. Deadline: October 19.
Winners will compete for prizes up to EU€5,000 (US$6,400) to be awarded at the "People’s Choice Photo on People, Water and ICTs" seminar sponsored by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) in Pretoria, South Africa.
For more information, click here.
Environmental
Deadline: 19/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
A photo competition seeks works related to people, water, technology and the environment. Residents of the European Union and the 78 member states of the Cotonou Agreement can apply. Deadline: October 19.
Winners will compete for prizes up to EU€5,000 (US$6,400) to be awarded at the "People’s Choice Photo on People, Water and ICTs" seminar sponsored by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) in Pretoria, South Africa.
For more information, click here.
Iimprove journalists' Internet skills
Posted on: 13/08/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Broadcast media managers with at least three years of experience can apply to a course on management skills, to be held in Hilversum, Netherlands. Deadline: October 1.
The course, sponsored by media development group RNTC, will run from May 30 to June 10, 2011.
Applicants should have experience working in state, public, private or commercial media.
For more information, click here.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
Broadcast media managers with at least three years of experience can apply to a course on management skills, to be held in Hilversum, Netherlands. Deadline: October 1.
The course, sponsored by media development group RNTC, will run from May 30 to June 10, 2011.
Applicants should have experience working in state, public, private or commercial media.
For more information, click here.
YouTube questions online freedom of expression
Posted on: 13/08/2010
Press Freedom
Deadline: 07/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
YouTube is inviting Internet users to send in video or text responses to a question about free expression online to form part of a conference of international bloggers and activists. Deadline: September 7.
Top responses to the question -- "What's the biggest barrier to free expression on the internet, and what would you do to overcome it?" -- will be showcased at a conference in Budapest in September, hosted by YouTube, Google and the Central European University.
For more information, click here.
Press Freedom
Deadline: 07/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
YouTube is inviting Internet users to send in video or text responses to a question about free expression online to form part of a conference of international bloggers and activists. Deadline: September 7.
Top responses to the question -- "What's the biggest barrier to free expression on the internet, and what would you do to overcome it?" -- will be showcased at a conference in Budapest in September, hosted by YouTube, Google and the Central European University.
For more information, click here.
13 August 2010
Media Legal Defense Initiative helps journalists defend their rights
War reporting is not the only dangerous job for a journalist. Increasingly, in many countries powerful interests are turning to legal means to oppress those who expose embarrassing truths about them - notably through the use of swingeing defamation laws. Now a new London-based organisation has been launched to help such journalists.
The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) helps to pay their legal costs or find lawyers willing to give them free support, trains lawyers in media law, arranges observation of trials and takes cases to international bodies.
Geoffrey Robertson QC, one of MLDI's patrons, says: "No other organisation does what MLDI does. The use of bad laws to silence the media is prevalent in vast swathes of the world. The attack on media freedom is pervasive and global. I welcome the Media Legal Defence Initiative which will help the media to fight these attacks and fills an important gap."
The support MLDI provides is determined by the specific circumstances of each case or project and may include:
For more information go to http://www.mediadefence.org or e-mail info@mediadefence.org.
The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) helps to pay their legal costs or find lawyers willing to give them free support, trains lawyers in media law, arranges observation of trials and takes cases to international bodies.Geoffrey Robertson QC, one of MLDI's patrons, says: "No other organisation does what MLDI does. The use of bad laws to silence the media is prevalent in vast swathes of the world. The attack on media freedom is pervasive and global. I welcome the Media Legal Defence Initiative which will help the media to fight these attacks and fills an important gap."
The support MLDI provides is determined by the specific circumstances of each case or project and may include:
- Paying legal fees
- Helping to access free legal advice
- Taking on cases in international tribunals and supervisory bodies
- Supporting the independent observation of court proceedings
- Supporting strategic litigation
- Providing opportunities for training in media law and litigation
- Supporting the exchange of information and experience among media lawyers
For more information go to http://www.mediadefence.org or e-mail info@mediadefence.org.
06 August 2010
Fellowship to study democracy in the US
Posted on: 05/08/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 01/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world are invited to apply for chance to spend five months in Washington, D.C., to undertake independent research on democracy in a country or region. Deadline: November 1.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows will deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. They will reflect on their experiences; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; engage with counterparts in the U.S.: and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.
The fellowships are based at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The next fall session will take place from October 2011 to February 2012; the next spring session will take place March to July 2012. The program is intended primarily for individuals from developing and aspiring democracies.
For more information click here or go to http://fellowships.ned.org/applications/.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 01/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world are invited to apply for chance to spend five months in Washington, D.C., to undertake independent research on democracy in a country or region. Deadline: November 1.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows will deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. They will reflect on their experiences; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; engage with counterparts in the U.S.: and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.
The fellowships are based at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The next fall session will take place from October 2011 to February 2012; the next spring session will take place March to July 2012. The program is intended primarily for individuals from developing and aspiring democracies.
For more information click here or go to http://fellowships.ned.org/applications/.
04 August 2010
Excellence in New Communications Awards
Posted on: 02/08/2010
Multimedia
Deadline: 10/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Individuals and organizations demonstrating an excellence in new media and communications are invited to apply for the Excellence in New Communications Awards. Deadline: September 10.
Successful applicants will be pioneering the use of social media, information and communication technology (ICT), mobile media, online communities, virtual worlds, and collaborative technologies
Awards will be given in six divisions and thirteen categories by the Society for New Communications Research (SNRC).
For more information, visit: http://www.comminit.com/en/node/16000/307
31 July 2010
SAFMA condemns the dastardly attack on Siyatha
Affirming Sri Lanka’s reputation for violence against the media
The Sri Lanka Chapter of the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) condemns the dastardly attack on the news section of Siyatha, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular and diversified television and radio stations. In the early hours of today, 30th July, 2010, an armed gang intruded into the premises of the studio complex, even as broadcast operations were on-going, and proceeded to bomb and otherwise damage the facilities and equipment, resulting in severe infra-structure damage and injury and traumatising of media personnel.
SAFMA-Sri Lanka, whose parent is recognised by the SAARC Secretariat as the body for mass media professionals in the South Asian region, deeply regrets the continuation of this tragic pattern that has persisted in the country for over two decades. While almost all of the numerous other attacks on media institutions and enterprises that have occurred in the past 20 years and more have gone unsolved, SAFMA calls on the law and order authorities to act quickly to investigate this crime and violation of democratic rights and bring the culprits to book. Given that none of the numerous previous such incidents have been successfully investigated; the onus is on our agencies of law and order and national security to disprove the growing reputation of this country of consistent failure to investigate and resolve such crimes.
This latest attack can only confirm the perception of the outside world that despite the valour of our heroic armed forces and agencies of law and order in suppressing insurgencies and rebellions, much of the crimes committed outside insurgent activity, especially attacks on the vital institutions of Democracy such as the mass media, go unresolved. How is it that seemingly ‘powerful terrorists’ have been vanquished, but other perpetrators of barbaric violence, especially violence against those sectors monitoring governance, such as the media, have been roaming the country for the past twenty years and more without detection and conviction? Is this a manifestation of abject professional failure and incompetence on the part of the agencies of law and order or, is it a deliberate discrimination between those anti-social elements who attack the State and those who attack civilian sectors of Sri Lanka society?
If Sri Lankan citizens are to continue to have faith in the agencies of Law and Order and not seek intervention by international institutions such as the United Nations, it is time that the authorities prove their mettle by responding quickly and efficiently in the case of Siyatha.
The Sri Lanka Chapter of the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) condemns the dastardly attack on the news section of Siyatha, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular and diversified television and radio stations. In the early hours of today, 30th July, 2010, an armed gang intruded into the premises of the studio complex, even as broadcast operations were on-going, and proceeded to bomb and otherwise damage the facilities and equipment, resulting in severe infra-structure damage and injury and traumatising of media personnel.
SAFMA-Sri Lanka, whose parent is recognised by the SAARC Secretariat as the body for mass media professionals in the South Asian region, deeply regrets the continuation of this tragic pattern that has persisted in the country for over two decades. While almost all of the numerous other attacks on media institutions and enterprises that have occurred in the past 20 years and more have gone unsolved, SAFMA calls on the law and order authorities to act quickly to investigate this crime and violation of democratic rights and bring the culprits to book. Given that none of the numerous previous such incidents have been successfully investigated; the onus is on our agencies of law and order and national security to disprove the growing reputation of this country of consistent failure to investigate and resolve such crimes.
This latest attack can only confirm the perception of the outside world that despite the valour of our heroic armed forces and agencies of law and order in suppressing insurgencies and rebellions, much of the crimes committed outside insurgent activity, especially attacks on the vital institutions of Democracy such as the mass media, go unresolved. How is it that seemingly ‘powerful terrorists’ have been vanquished, but other perpetrators of barbaric violence, especially violence against those sectors monitoring governance, such as the media, have been roaming the country for the past twenty years and more without detection and conviction? Is this a manifestation of abject professional failure and incompetence on the part of the agencies of law and order or, is it a deliberate discrimination between those anti-social elements who attack the State and those who attack civilian sectors of Sri Lanka society?
If Sri Lankan citizens are to continue to have faith in the agencies of Law and Order and not seek intervention by international institutions such as the United Nations, it is time that the authorities prove their mettle by responding quickly and efficiently in the case of Siyatha.
23 July 2010
International journalists can apply for investigative reporting fellowship
Posted on: 22/07/2010
Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 30/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
A new fellowship program will give one journalist the opportunity to work with ABC News and its investigative unit, both in New York and in the fellow's home region. Deadline: July 30.
The goal of the fellowship is to identify and train talented international journalists to conduct important investigations in regions that are newsworthy but not adequately covered currently. The fellowship is paid and will last from four to six months.
A qualified candidate should be employed by a news organization, have at least five years experience as a working journalist, and the endorsement of an editor. A qualified candidate should also have experience working on multiple news platforms or an expressed desire to do so and a working knowledge of English.
For more information, visit http://www.gallowayfoundation.com/gffabcfellowship.html. Contact Mark Schone at mark.schone@abc.com with questions.
Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 30/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
A new fellowship program will give one journalist the opportunity to work with ABC News and its investigative unit, both in New York and in the fellow's home region. Deadline: July 30.The goal of the fellowship is to identify and train talented international journalists to conduct important investigations in regions that are newsworthy but not adequately covered currently. The fellowship is paid and will last from four to six months.
A qualified candidate should be employed by a news organization, have at least five years experience as a working journalist, and the endorsement of an editor. A qualified candidate should also have experience working on multiple news platforms or an expressed desire to do so and a working knowledge of English.
For more information, visit http://www.gallowayfoundation.com/gffabcfellowship.html. Contact Mark Schone at mark.schone@abc.com with questions.
Papers sought on faith-based poverty reduction
Posted on: 22/07/2010
Deadline: 15/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
An essay competition is seeking first-person narratives on poverty reduction from writers around the globe. Deadline: October 15.
Writers should focus on enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired or interfaith. Topics can be focued in subjects including healthcare, education, consumer products and human rights. Two prizes of US$5,000 each will be awarded. Winners will be announced December 15.
The essay competition is being hosted by S.E.VEN Fund (SEVEN) in partnership with the Washington DC-based Center For Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA).
For more information, click here.
Deadline: 15/10/2010
Region: Worldwide
An essay competition is seeking first-person narratives on poverty reduction from writers around the globe. Deadline: October 15.
Writers should focus on enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired or interfaith. Topics can be focued in subjects including healthcare, education, consumer products and human rights. Two prizes of US$5,000 each will be awarded. Winners will be announced December 15.
The essay competition is being hosted by S.E.VEN Fund (SEVEN) in partnership with the Washington DC-based Center For Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA).
For more information, click here.
20 July 2010
Fellowships will bring journalists to UN meeting in New York
Posted on: 19/07/2010
Specialized Reporting
Deadline: 09/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists worldwide can apply for a three-day fellowship in New York City in advance of a September summit on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Deadline: August 9.
During the fellowship, which will take place September 7 to 9, fellows will have access to officials from the UN and a behind-the-scenes look at relevant agencies and organizations.
Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English. Travel, meals and hotel accommodations will be covered through the fellowship.
For more information email HWong@unfoundation.org.
Specialized Reporting
Deadline: 09/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists worldwide can apply for a three-day fellowship in New York City in advance of a September summit on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Deadline: August 9.
During the fellowship, which will take place September 7 to 9, fellows will have access to officials from the UN and a behind-the-scenes look at relevant agencies and organizations.
Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English. Travel, meals and hotel accommodations will be covered through the fellowship.
For more information email HWong@unfoundation.org.
17 July 2010
Film festival seeks works that showcase Muslim women's voices
Posted on: 16/07/2010
Documentaries, Television
Deadline: 01/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Filmmakers of all genders, nationalities and faiths can submit short films to a festival devoted to showcasing pro-women voices from within the Muslim world. Deadline for submissions: November 1.
Films should present an unfiltered and honest account of women's stories and their struggle for freedom of expression and human rights. Films can be submitted in a variety of categories.
The first-place winner will recieve US$35,000. Cash prizes totaling $31,000 will be awarded to the top three films in each category. Eight honorable mentions will receive an additional $4,000.
The festival is orgnized by Women’s Voices Now (WVN) a New York-based nonprofit social ennterprise. Filmmakers may apply and upload their films via the WVN website. Prize winners will be announced at a February 2011 event in Los Angeles.
For more information click here.
Documentaries, TelevisionDeadline: 01/11/2010
Region: Worldwide
Filmmakers of all genders, nationalities and faiths can submit short films to a festival devoted to showcasing pro-women voices from within the Muslim world. Deadline for submissions: November 1.
Films should present an unfiltered and honest account of women's stories and their struggle for freedom of expression and human rights. Films can be submitted in a variety of categories.The first-place winner will recieve US$35,000. Cash prizes totaling $31,000 will be awarded to the top three films in each category. Eight honorable mentions will receive an additional $4,000.
The festival is orgnized by Women’s Voices Now (WVN) a New York-based nonprofit social ennterprise. Filmmakers may apply and upload their films via the WVN website. Prize winners will be announced at a February 2011 event in Los Angeles.
For more information click here.
16 July 2010
Journalists from developing countries can apply for US fellowships
Posted on: 14/06/2010
Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 01/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Print and online journalists from developing countries and countries with emerging markets can apply for the 2010 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships, an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. Deadline: August 1.
The fellowship is aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transfering knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the U.S. and other countries.
The fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Applicants must have at least three years' professional experience in online and print journalism, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 and have a good level of spoken and written English.
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is an American non-profit, non-governmental organization.
For more information, visit here or contact info@pressfellowships.org
Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 01/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Print and online journalists from developing countries and countries with emerging markets can apply for the 2010 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships, an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. Deadline: August 1.
The fellowship is aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transfering knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the U.S. and other countries.
The fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Applicants must have at least three years' professional experience in online and print journalism, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 and have a good level of spoken and written English.
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is an American non-profit, non-governmental organization.
For more information, visit here or contact info@pressfellowships.org
Competition seeks works on population issues
Posted on: 09/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 07/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world who have covered population issues can submit works to the Population Institute's Global Media Awards. Deadline: September 7.
Submissions can be submitted in a variety of categories, and will be evaluated on how well they educate and inform policymakers, as well as the public, about issues surrounding population growth. Submitted works must have been published or aired between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. Winners will receive awards in San Francisco, with all expenses paid.
For more information contact visit http://africa.ifj.org/en/pages/opportunities-2, or contact Jennie Wettter at +1 (202) 544-3300 ext. 108 or by e-mail at jwetter@populationinstitute.org.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 07/09/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists from around the world who have covered population issues can submit works to the Population Institute's Global Media Awards. Deadline: September 7.
Submissions can be submitted in a variety of categories, and will be evaluated on how well they educate and inform policymakers, as well as the public, about issues surrounding population growth. Submitted works must have been published or aired between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. Winners will receive awards in San Francisco, with all expenses paid.
For more information contact visit http://africa.ifj.org/en/pages/opportunities-2, or contact Jennie Wettter at +1 (202) 544-3300 ext. 108 or by e-mail at jwetter@populationinstitute.org.
05 July 2010
Developing Asia Journalism Awards
Entries open for the 2010 Developing Asia Journalism Awards
Posted on: 28/05/2010
Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 15/07/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from Asia and the Pacific have until July 15 to submit published articles to the annual Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) competition, sponsored by the Asian Development Bank Institute.
The awards honor the work and contributions of journalists actively engaged in the responsible dissemination of knowledge related to poverty reduction, and other areas that support long-term growth in Asia and the Pacific.
Applicants must submit stories in one of four categories: Life in the City, Going Green, New Growth Paths and The Shape of Asia to Come.
Six prizes of US$1,000 will be awarded to the winners. Articles must be submitted in English, and must have appeared in a regional newspaper, magazine, or news wire service between January 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010.
Interested journalists must register online before they can submit articles online. For more information, click here.
Posted on: 28/05/2010
Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 15/07/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from Asia and the Pacific have until July 15 to submit published articles to the annual Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) competition, sponsored by the Asian Development Bank Institute.
The awards honor the work and contributions of journalists actively engaged in the responsible dissemination of knowledge related to poverty reduction, and other areas that support long-term growth in Asia and the Pacific.
Applicants must submit stories in one of four categories: Life in the City, Going Green, New Growth Paths and The Shape of Asia to Come.
Six prizes of US$1,000 will be awarded to the winners. Articles must be submitted in English, and must have appeared in a regional newspaper, magazine, or news wire service between January 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010.
Interested journalists must register online before they can submit articles online. For more information, click here.
Internet broadcasting workshop for South Asian community radio journalists
Posted on: 17/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 15/07/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
The Panos Institute invites journalists at community radio stations in South Asia to participate in an Internet broadcasting workshop. Deadline: July 15.
The five-day workshop will take place at Panos' Media Centre in Kathmandu, Nepal from September 13 to 17. Participants should be seeking to build capacity to raise their voices beyond the community level.
For application and information on submissions, click here.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 15/07/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
The Panos Institute invites journalists at community radio stations in South Asia to participate in an Internet broadcasting workshop. Deadline: July 15.
The five-day workshop will take place at Panos' Media Centre in Kathmandu, Nepal from September 13 to 17. Participants should be seeking to build capacity to raise their voices beyond the community level.
For application and information on submissions, click here.
Online Journalism Awards
Online Journalism Awards open for entries in multiple categories
Posted on: 25/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards, Internet
Deadline: 16/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
Online journalists and journalism students around the world are invited to submit works to the 2010 Online Journalism Awards. Deadline is July 16.
Categories include: Technical Innovation in the Service of Digital Journalism; Public Service; General Excellence in Online Journalism; Breaking News; Specialty Site Journalism; Innovative Investigative Journalism; Multimedia Feature Presentation; Blogging; and Online Video Journalism.
This year a new category has been added to the competition -- Outstanding Use of Emerging Platforms. This category honors achievement by an organization in the use of devices such as smart phones, eReaders and tablets to tell a story and serve a community.
Journalism students can also submit works in three categories: Multimedia Feature Presentation; Outstanding Use of Digital Technologies on the Web; and Online Video.
The honorees will be announced on October 30, in Washington, D.C.
For more information visit here.
Posted on: 25/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards, Internet
Deadline: 16/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
Online journalists and journalism students around the world are invited to submit works to the 2010 Online Journalism Awards. Deadline is July 16.
Categories include: Technical Innovation in the Service of Digital Journalism; Public Service; General Excellence in Online Journalism; Breaking News; Specialty Site Journalism; Innovative Investigative Journalism; Multimedia Feature Presentation; Blogging; and Online Video Journalism.
This year a new category has been added to the competition -- Outstanding Use of Emerging Platforms. This category honors achievement by an organization in the use of devices such as smart phones, eReaders and tablets to tell a story and serve a community.
Journalism students can also submit works in three categories: Multimedia Feature Presentation; Outstanding Use of Digital Technologies on the Web; and Online Video.
The honorees will be announced on October 30, in Washington, D.C.
For more information visit here.
George Munster Independent Award
Applications sought for the George Munster Independent Award
Posted on: 17/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 23/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Australian Center for Independent Journalism invites free-thinking journalists from any medium to apply for the George Munster Award, which recognizes exceptional independent journalism. Deadline: July 23.
The award recognizes journalists who can demonstrate independence of mind, acuity and excellence in their craft, according to ACIJ. The award winner will receive a cash prize of US$1,000.
For more information, as well as application materials visit: http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/awards/munster.html
Posted on: 17/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 23/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Australian Center for Independent Journalism invites free-thinking journalists from any medium to apply for the George Munster Award, which recognizes exceptional independent journalism. Deadline: July 23.
The award recognizes journalists who can demonstrate independence of mind, acuity and excellence in their craft, according to ACIJ. The award winner will receive a cash prize of US$1,000.
For more information, as well as application materials visit: http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/awards/munster.html
Lorenzo Natali Prize to award journalists defending human rights
Posted on: 05/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights, good governance and improved standards of living around the world can apply for the 2010 Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize. Application materials in a number of categories will be accepted until August 31.
The competition is organized by the European Commission in cooperation with Reporters Without Borders and the World Association of Newspapers. Last year, 1,000 journalists from 130 countries applied for prizes.
Works must have been published between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. The first prize winner in each region will receive EU€5,000 (about US$6,430).
For information and to apply, visit http://www.nataliprize2010.eu/content/en/prize/rules/index.htm
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights, good governance and improved standards of living around the world can apply for the 2010 Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize. Application materials in a number of categories will be accepted until August 31.
The competition is organized by the European Commission in cooperation with Reporters Without Borders and the World Association of Newspapers. Last year, 1,000 journalists from 130 countries applied for prizes.
Works must have been published between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. The first prize winner in each region will receive EU€5,000 (about US$6,430).
For information and to apply, visit http://www.nataliprize2010.eu/content/en/prize/rules/index.htm
Reuters offers multimedia training course in London
Posted on: 19/05/2010
International Experience, Multimedia
Deadline: 05/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Reuters Foundation is inviting journalists from the developing world to apply for a course on multimedia reporting, to be held in London September 6 to 10. Deadline: July 15.
The "Multimedia Web tools for journalists" course, to be held in London, will teach newsgathering teams practical ways to take advantage of multimedia tools and methods for finding, developing and presenting stories.
Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years experience with a general news or specialist reporting background are eligible to apply for the course. No prior technical skills or Internet training is required.
Full bursaries or part-funded bursaries may be available.
For more information, click here.
International Experience, Multimedia
Deadline: 05/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Reuters Foundation is inviting journalists from the developing world to apply for a course on multimedia reporting, to be held in London September 6 to 10. Deadline: July 15.
The "Multimedia Web tools for journalists" course, to be held in London, will teach newsgathering teams practical ways to take advantage of multimedia tools and methods for finding, developing and presenting stories.
Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years experience with a general news or specialist reporting background are eligible to apply for the course. No prior technical skills or Internet training is required.
Full bursaries or part-funded bursaries may be available.
For more information, click here.
02 July 2010
Celebrating SAFMA’s Ten Years
The South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) completes 10 years of its existence on July 2, 2010. The delegates attending the First South Asia Free Media Conference (SAFMC) in Islamabad decided to form a mainstream media body of the region on 2nd July 2000. The founding conference evolved a programme, “Media Development, Freedom and Peace in South Asia”, that focused on two-fold objectives to pursue in the subsequent years: a) media development, free flow of and access to information and a free, professionally competent, unbiased and independent media in the region and (b) promote a culture of dialogue and an environment for understanding, tolerance, peace, conflict resolution and cross-border cooperation leading towards a South Asian Union and help bring an end to the menace of extremism and terrorism.
Since then SAFMA has been established in all the eight member countries of SAARC, with elected National Chapters and offices in most countries of the region. The South Asia Media Centre was also established in Lahore from where SAFMA Central Secretariat operates. SAFMA has eight elected National Chapters and a Regional Executive Body. It is recognisd by SAARC as an Associated Body but has yet to be given the status of an Apex Body, which it must be given at the earliest.
The Action Plan approved by the Information Ministers of SAARC has been implemented by SAFMA, by establishing South Asian Media Centre, South Asian Media Net, South Asian Journal, South Asia Media School and journalists exchanges and editors conferences.
So far SAFMA has held seven regional South Asian Free Media Conferences, five SAARC Journalists Summits, two Indo-Pak, two South Asian, one Pak-Afghan parliamentary conferences and various sub-regional exchanges to promote free media, peace and regional cooperation such as Dhaka-Kolkata, Mumbai-Karachi, Punjab-Punjab and Kashmir-Kashmir.
SAMC: SAFMA has helped establish South Asia Media Commission (SAMC) in all the eight countries and at the regional level to monitor the attacks on the press and to audit media content. It has held its two regional conferences that have elected its successive Regional Executive Bodies. Eight National Chapters have also been established with representation from major media bodies and the civil society. South Asia Media Monitor, which covers attacks on journalists and audits media content, has completed five years of publication.
SAWM: SAFMA has also backed leading women journalists in establishing South Asia Women in Media (SAWM) to mainstream gender issues and ensure greater participation of women journalists. SAWM now has a Regional Executive Body with eight National Chapters in the region.
SAPANA: South Asian Policy Analysis (SAPANA) network -- a virtual think-tank and network of experts, academics and researchers -- has produced the high quality research-based South Asian Media series consisting of 13 books on major policy issues facing South Asia. Another research-based series consisting of seven books on important regional issues is under preparation and is expected to be published by the end of this year and the start of next year.
South Asian Journal: SAFMA’s joint media productions have had a positive impact on South Asia. South Asian Journal has completed seven years of publication while keeping its high quality and cross-cutting themes. Top experts, academicians, researchers and editors contribute to the Journal which has a vast subscription across the region. The Journal has focused on major regional and national policy issues to overcome information deficit and create broader understanding on inter and intra state issues.
South Asian Media Net: South Asian Media Net has been online for eight years. The news and views website is updated daily to provide one window to all South Asian countries. It has been renovated with audio-video facilities and can be accessed at www.southasianmedia.net. Any South Asian can file a story or views on the site and join various discussion forums on it. SAFMA/SAWM/SAMC members can have their conferences on this site.
South Asian Media School (SAMS): South Asia Media School, established to train and educate young journalists from the region, has successfully undertaken five eight-week and two five-week certificate courses so far under the supervision of a superb faculty and international instructors and will be expanding its training program to six-month and one-year Diploma Courses in collaboration with Goldsmiths College, London.
Free Media Foundation (FMF): FMF, registered under the Societies Act, has been the implementing agency for SAFMA, SAWM and SAMC. The Foundation has entered contribution agreements with UNDP, Norway and the Netherlands and raised more than US$ 8 million to run SAFMA activities in the past eight years. The Foundation accepts the work-plans and the budgets proposed by the Regional Executive Bodies of SAFMA, SAWM and SAMC and their Secretary Generals are represented on the Board of Governors of the Foundation.
South Asian Free Media Endowment (Fund): To become self-sustaining, FMF/SAFMA has proposed the creation of a South Asia Free Media Endowment (Fund) worth US$ 20.34 million with a possible contribution from SAARC Development Fund and members/observers of SAARC at the SAARC Journalists Summit-V in Bhutan in April 2010. SAFMA has also proposed the creation of scholarships worth US$ 336,000 annually from the respective SAARC countries for their young journalists to be trained at the South Asian Media School.
SAFMA’s Impact:
SAFMA has been instrumental in promoting free and responsible media to promote tolerance, peace and cooperation in South Asia. Pursuing a two-pronged strategy to achieve its twin objectives of developing a conscientious media community with a South Asian perspective and engaging media for conflict resolution, peace, tolerance and regional cooperation, SAFMA has made a remarkable contribution.
Media Related Achievements:
SAFMA, SAMC and SAWM have achieved the following media objectives: a) An active media network across borders with regularly elected national chapters, Media Resource Centres in eight countries and Regional Executive Bodies elected every two year by South Asian Free Media Conference and SAWM and SAMC Regional Conferences, a Central Secretariat in Lahore, Pakistan; b) Strengthening the right to know and freedom of expression by bringing changes into media and other laws of those countries that prohibit freedom of expression and right to know; c) Promoting free flow of information and movement of media-persons and media products across borders; d) Raising media professional standards through training and reorientation (SAMS); e) Helping media persons rise above their national/ethnic/religious divides in conflict situations; f) Overcoming information deficit through joint media productions, such as South Asian Media Net, a news and views portal and South Asian Journal, a high quality quarterly magazine; g) Monitoring attacks on media-persons and media organisations and auditing media content; publication of annual and periodical reports on media (South Asia Media Monitor); solidarity movements for media freedom and peace, such as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka; h) Gender sensitization and mainstreaming through workshops and guidelines, now under the auspices of SAWM; i) Joint media platforms for action and reform at the national and regional levels; j) Redefining media's role in conflicts, women rights, good governance, peace, fighting terrorism etc.; k) Promoting regional cooperation, conflict resolution and isolating religious extremism and fighting terrorism through media campaigns and sub-regional, bilateral and regional fora, interactions, exchanges and networking (South Asian Parliamentary conferences, Indo-Pak parliamentary conferences, Pak-Afghan Parliamentary conferences, Kashmir-Kashmir, Punjab-Punjab, Mumbai-Karachi, Dhaka-Kolkota sub-regional exchanges); l) Strengthening democracy, democratic culture, promoting tolerance and curbing terrorism and religious extremism through various activities.
SAFMA’s Achievements for Peace:
SAFMA has expanded its appeal and influence beyond the media community that increasingly joined its ranks. SAFMA is playing an active role in conflict resolution, peacemaking, confidence building, and eradication of terrorism and extremism. In its ten-year existence, SAFMA has been at the centre-stage of creating understanding, reconciliation processes and confidence between Pakistan and India and Afghanistan and Pakistan: a) It brought together not only journalists from all divides, but also parliamentarians, politicians and experts from these countries, besides building bridges between Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Bhutan. Its initiatives have led to ceasefire between India and Pakistan, after it brought together the members of the two parliaments in Islamabad who called for a ceasefire and initiated confidence-building measures between the two countries. Encouraged by SAFMA's initiative, India and Pakistan initiated a series of confidence-building measures and a composite dialogue process. b) By exchanging two groups of journalists across the Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, SAFMA facilitated an understanding on opening the LoC to divided families and a bus service between the two capitals of divided Kashmir. SAFMA organized two South Asian Parliamentary conferences in Pakistan and India that attracted official delegations of all parties from all the legislatures of the region and set the agenda of South Asian Economic and Parliamentary Union. It achieved yet another landmark by bringing together the parliamentarians from Afghanistan and Pakistan in Islamabad. d) Quite refreshing and motivating was a visit by the captains of industry, agriculture, culture and media from the Pakistan side of Punjab to the Indian side and between Mumbai and Karachi, Dhaka and Kolkata and journalists’ exchange across the divided Kashmir.
Institutional Development:
The Free Media Foundation, SAFMA, SAWM and SAMC have taken far reaching measures for its institutional development. The Central Secretariat has evolved a well thought-out institutional Development Plan and has implemented it. Free Media Foundation’s Memorandum has been revised, on the advice of a leading corporate lawyers firm, to create a strong and clear institutional and structural relationship between the FMF and SAFMA/SAWM/SAMC. Similarly, SAFMA’s, SAWM’s and SAMC’s memorandums have also been amended to strengthen this institutional and structural relationship. Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants have undertaken a comprehensive Gap Analysis of FMF’s Central Secretariat’s financial, managerial and HR procedures. The Report was approved and Ernst and Young were asked to propose Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They proposed two manuals on finance and HR as well as a manual for National Chapters, to bring our working and governance in accordance with best practices and international corporate standards to strengthen good governance, accountability, transparency, necessary checks and balances and discipline. FMF, Central Secretariat and National Chapters must ensure that these manuals are fully followed in letter and spirit. A system of result-based Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting has been established and it must be implemented. South Asian Free Media Endowment Fund is being created for self-sustainability.
MEDIA, SAARC, SAFMA
The 14th SAARC Summit in April 2007 stressed “the need for closer regional cooperation in the field of information and communication technology”. It also directed to take steps on other ICT-enabled fields. The 15th SAARC Summit in August 2008 recognized “the importance of connectivity for realizing the objectives of SAARC …it further stressed the necessity for fast-tracking projects to improving intra-regional connectivity and facilitating economic, social and people-to-people contacts”.
Things have not moved along these tracks and the SAARC visa exemption scheme has not worked. Media and information remain the most neglected area despite South Asian Free Media Association’s (SAFMA) persistent efforts and successive SAARC Summits and the commitments made by the foreign ministers at SAARC Journalists Summits since 2004. The SAARC visa quota for journalists remains unimplemented in India and Pakistan.
Generally, the issues of connectivity, communication, routes, cross border linkages, free movement of people, goods and information still remain unaddressed despite various declarations and recommendations by the relevant forums of SAARC.
The SAARC information ministers had agreed to implement the following measures through a Plan of Action and set the following objectives:
1. To actively encourage greater flow of information in the SAARC region. (SAARC region remains prohibitive of the free flow of information and movement of journalists across borders, despite SAFMA’s lobbying for the last ten years and its Protocol on Free Movement of Journalists and Media Products repeatedly presented to successive SAARC Summits since 2003.)
2. To generate, disseminate and exchange information material. (Nothing has moved on this account. However, SAFMA has established and maintained since 2003 a daily news and views portal, southasianmedia.net, on the countries of South Asia with two million hits every month.)
3. To strengthen cooperation in the field of media and information and upgrade the professionalism of media persons through human resource development programs and regional exchanges. (Nothing was done for the professional development of journalists. A few exchanges of journalists did take place. SAFMA has, in the meantime, held and organized over 50 regional conferences and exchanges, including journalists/editors, experts, academicians, parliamentarians and politicians. For the professional uplifting of young journalists SAFMA has developed a South Asian Curricula on Media, South Asian Faculty and a South Asian Media School (SAMS), which has held seven 2-month media courses for young journalists from the eight countries.
South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) proposes the following steps and measures SAFMA is ready to facilitate and SAARC and its member states must help implement:
1. To allow Access to Information. SAFMA has proposed a model Protocol on Information to the member countries and the SAARC for adoption.
2. Ensure an easy and unrestricted visa regime for journalist and for the people at large, for free movement of media persons across South Asia. SAFMA proposes once again our Protocol on Free Movement of Media Persons and Media Products to the 16th SAARC Summit for adoption.
3. Lift all barriers on free flow of information, newspapers, magazines, books, radio and TV channels and other electronic productions, remove all bottlenecks in postal and telecommunication services and allow a South Asian information highway.
4. Help create a South Asian News Agency, which SAFMA is capable of running.
5. Recognize SAFMA as SAARC’s Regional Media Forum and grant SAFMA the status of SAARC’s Apex Body. SAFMA is ready to organize the conferences of editors and working journalist from the platform of SAARC with the backing of SAARC secretariat.
6. SAFMA has created South Asian Media Net which covers all about South Asia and member countries of SAARC. SAARC must support southasianmedia.net and we are ready to help develop and update the SAARC website.
7. SAFMA has organized documentary festivals in most countries of the region, besides a South Asian Documentary Festival. SAFMA is ready to organize South Asian Documentary Festivals for SAARC with the support of member countries.
8. SAFMA is also ready to help SAARC Audio Visual Exchange (SAVE) Program by making them more attractive and popular. SAFMA is prepared to help develop Model Guidelines for trans-national broadcasting in the region with the participation of major stakeholders.
9. SAFMA proposes to SAARC and its member countries that the South Asian Media Centre it has established in Lahore be considered as SAARC’s Media Centre.
10. Discourage negative projection of member countries by the media in South Asia. SAFMA is ready to propose professional ethical standards for voluntary adoption by the media outlets and professional media bodies.
SAFMA’s Proposal to SAARC and its Member Countries for Support:
11. Recognize South Asian Media School as an affiliate of SAARC in media training. We appeal to the member countries of SAARC to approve scholarships for young journalists and fresh graduates for media training from their countries through SAFMA National Chapters for training at South Asia Media School.
Appeal to SAARC and its Member/Observer to help create
South Asian Media Endowment Fund
12. Allocate funds for the creation of a South Asian Media Endowment Fund either out of SAARC Development Fund and/or with the contribution from Member Countries of SAARC.
The Endowment Fund can be created with the amount of USD 20.340 million which will be maintained by a regional trust dedicated to the objectives and activities of SAFMA/SAWM/SAMC and their implementing Agency, Free Media Foundation. Two options through which SAFMA is seeking support are:
Alternative-I: The funds for South Asian Free Media Endowment Fund be provided by the SAARC Development Fund;
And/Or Alternative-II: The Member Countries of SAARC share the funds among themselves.
Since then SAFMA has been established in all the eight member countries of SAARC, with elected National Chapters and offices in most countries of the region. The South Asia Media Centre was also established in Lahore from where SAFMA Central Secretariat operates. SAFMA has eight elected National Chapters and a Regional Executive Body. It is recognisd by SAARC as an Associated Body but has yet to be given the status of an Apex Body, which it must be given at the earliest.
The Action Plan approved by the Information Ministers of SAARC has been implemented by SAFMA, by establishing South Asian Media Centre, South Asian Media Net, South Asian Journal, South Asia Media School and journalists exchanges and editors conferences.
So far SAFMA has held seven regional South Asian Free Media Conferences, five SAARC Journalists Summits, two Indo-Pak, two South Asian, one Pak-Afghan parliamentary conferences and various sub-regional exchanges to promote free media, peace and regional cooperation such as Dhaka-Kolkata, Mumbai-Karachi, Punjab-Punjab and Kashmir-Kashmir.
SAMC: SAFMA has helped establish South Asia Media Commission (SAMC) in all the eight countries and at the regional level to monitor the attacks on the press and to audit media content. It has held its two regional conferences that have elected its successive Regional Executive Bodies. Eight National Chapters have also been established with representation from major media bodies and the civil society. South Asia Media Monitor, which covers attacks on journalists and audits media content, has completed five years of publication.
SAWM: SAFMA has also backed leading women journalists in establishing South Asia Women in Media (SAWM) to mainstream gender issues and ensure greater participation of women journalists. SAWM now has a Regional Executive Body with eight National Chapters in the region.
SAPANA: South Asian Policy Analysis (SAPANA) network -- a virtual think-tank and network of experts, academics and researchers -- has produced the high quality research-based South Asian Media series consisting of 13 books on major policy issues facing South Asia. Another research-based series consisting of seven books on important regional issues is under preparation and is expected to be published by the end of this year and the start of next year.
South Asian Journal: SAFMA’s joint media productions have had a positive impact on South Asia. South Asian Journal has completed seven years of publication while keeping its high quality and cross-cutting themes. Top experts, academicians, researchers and editors contribute to the Journal which has a vast subscription across the region. The Journal has focused on major regional and national policy issues to overcome information deficit and create broader understanding on inter and intra state issues.
South Asian Media Net: South Asian Media Net has been online for eight years. The news and views website is updated daily to provide one window to all South Asian countries. It has been renovated with audio-video facilities and can be accessed at www.southasianmedia.net. Any South Asian can file a story or views on the site and join various discussion forums on it. SAFMA/SAWM/SAMC members can have their conferences on this site.
South Asian Media School (SAMS): South Asia Media School, established to train and educate young journalists from the region, has successfully undertaken five eight-week and two five-week certificate courses so far under the supervision of a superb faculty and international instructors and will be expanding its training program to six-month and one-year Diploma Courses in collaboration with Goldsmiths College, London.
Free Media Foundation (FMF): FMF, registered under the Societies Act, has been the implementing agency for SAFMA, SAWM and SAMC. The Foundation has entered contribution agreements with UNDP, Norway and the Netherlands and raised more than US$ 8 million to run SAFMA activities in the past eight years. The Foundation accepts the work-plans and the budgets proposed by the Regional Executive Bodies of SAFMA, SAWM and SAMC and their Secretary Generals are represented on the Board of Governors of the Foundation.
South Asian Free Media Endowment (Fund): To become self-sustaining, FMF/SAFMA has proposed the creation of a South Asia Free Media Endowment (Fund) worth US$ 20.34 million with a possible contribution from SAARC Development Fund and members/observers of SAARC at the SAARC Journalists Summit-V in Bhutan in April 2010. SAFMA has also proposed the creation of scholarships worth US$ 336,000 annually from the respective SAARC countries for their young journalists to be trained at the South Asian Media School.
SAFMA’s Impact:
SAFMA has been instrumental in promoting free and responsible media to promote tolerance, peace and cooperation in South Asia. Pursuing a two-pronged strategy to achieve its twin objectives of developing a conscientious media community with a South Asian perspective and engaging media for conflict resolution, peace, tolerance and regional cooperation, SAFMA has made a remarkable contribution.
Media Related Achievements:
SAFMA, SAMC and SAWM have achieved the following media objectives: a) An active media network across borders with regularly elected national chapters, Media Resource Centres in eight countries and Regional Executive Bodies elected every two year by South Asian Free Media Conference and SAWM and SAMC Regional Conferences, a Central Secretariat in Lahore, Pakistan; b) Strengthening the right to know and freedom of expression by bringing changes into media and other laws of those countries that prohibit freedom of expression and right to know; c) Promoting free flow of information and movement of media-persons and media products across borders; d) Raising media professional standards through training and reorientation (SAMS); e) Helping media persons rise above their national/ethnic/religious divides in conflict situations; f) Overcoming information deficit through joint media productions, such as South Asian Media Net, a news and views portal and South Asian Journal, a high quality quarterly magazine; g) Monitoring attacks on media-persons and media organisations and auditing media content; publication of annual and periodical reports on media (South Asia Media Monitor); solidarity movements for media freedom and peace, such as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka; h) Gender sensitization and mainstreaming through workshops and guidelines, now under the auspices of SAWM; i) Joint media platforms for action and reform at the national and regional levels; j) Redefining media's role in conflicts, women rights, good governance, peace, fighting terrorism etc.; k) Promoting regional cooperation, conflict resolution and isolating religious extremism and fighting terrorism through media campaigns and sub-regional, bilateral and regional fora, interactions, exchanges and networking (South Asian Parliamentary conferences, Indo-Pak parliamentary conferences, Pak-Afghan Parliamentary conferences, Kashmir-Kashmir, Punjab-Punjab, Mumbai-Karachi, Dhaka-Kolkota sub-regional exchanges); l) Strengthening democracy, democratic culture, promoting tolerance and curbing terrorism and religious extremism through various activities.
SAFMA’s Achievements for Peace:
SAFMA has expanded its appeal and influence beyond the media community that increasingly joined its ranks. SAFMA is playing an active role in conflict resolution, peacemaking, confidence building, and eradication of terrorism and extremism. In its ten-year existence, SAFMA has been at the centre-stage of creating understanding, reconciliation processes and confidence between Pakistan and India and Afghanistan and Pakistan: a) It brought together not only journalists from all divides, but also parliamentarians, politicians and experts from these countries, besides building bridges between Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Bhutan. Its initiatives have led to ceasefire between India and Pakistan, after it brought together the members of the two parliaments in Islamabad who called for a ceasefire and initiated confidence-building measures between the two countries. Encouraged by SAFMA's initiative, India and Pakistan initiated a series of confidence-building measures and a composite dialogue process. b) By exchanging two groups of journalists across the Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, SAFMA facilitated an understanding on opening the LoC to divided families and a bus service between the two capitals of divided Kashmir. SAFMA organized two South Asian Parliamentary conferences in Pakistan and India that attracted official delegations of all parties from all the legislatures of the region and set the agenda of South Asian Economic and Parliamentary Union. It achieved yet another landmark by bringing together the parliamentarians from Afghanistan and Pakistan in Islamabad. d) Quite refreshing and motivating was a visit by the captains of industry, agriculture, culture and media from the Pakistan side of Punjab to the Indian side and between Mumbai and Karachi, Dhaka and Kolkata and journalists’ exchange across the divided Kashmir.
Institutional Development:
The Free Media Foundation, SAFMA, SAWM and SAMC have taken far reaching measures for its institutional development. The Central Secretariat has evolved a well thought-out institutional Development Plan and has implemented it. Free Media Foundation’s Memorandum has been revised, on the advice of a leading corporate lawyers firm, to create a strong and clear institutional and structural relationship between the FMF and SAFMA/SAWM/SAMC. Similarly, SAFMA’s, SAWM’s and SAMC’s memorandums have also been amended to strengthen this institutional and structural relationship. Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants have undertaken a comprehensive Gap Analysis of FMF’s Central Secretariat’s financial, managerial and HR procedures. The Report was approved and Ernst and Young were asked to propose Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They proposed two manuals on finance and HR as well as a manual for National Chapters, to bring our working and governance in accordance with best practices and international corporate standards to strengthen good governance, accountability, transparency, necessary checks and balances and discipline. FMF, Central Secretariat and National Chapters must ensure that these manuals are fully followed in letter and spirit. A system of result-based Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting has been established and it must be implemented. South Asian Free Media Endowment Fund is being created for self-sustainability.
MEDIA, SAARC, SAFMA
The 14th SAARC Summit in April 2007 stressed “the need for closer regional cooperation in the field of information and communication technology”. It also directed to take steps on other ICT-enabled fields. The 15th SAARC Summit in August 2008 recognized “the importance of connectivity for realizing the objectives of SAARC …it further stressed the necessity for fast-tracking projects to improving intra-regional connectivity and facilitating economic, social and people-to-people contacts”.
Things have not moved along these tracks and the SAARC visa exemption scheme has not worked. Media and information remain the most neglected area despite South Asian Free Media Association’s (SAFMA) persistent efforts and successive SAARC Summits and the commitments made by the foreign ministers at SAARC Journalists Summits since 2004. The SAARC visa quota for journalists remains unimplemented in India and Pakistan.
Generally, the issues of connectivity, communication, routes, cross border linkages, free movement of people, goods and information still remain unaddressed despite various declarations and recommendations by the relevant forums of SAARC.
The SAARC information ministers had agreed to implement the following measures through a Plan of Action and set the following objectives:
1. To actively encourage greater flow of information in the SAARC region. (SAARC region remains prohibitive of the free flow of information and movement of journalists across borders, despite SAFMA’s lobbying for the last ten years and its Protocol on Free Movement of Journalists and Media Products repeatedly presented to successive SAARC Summits since 2003.)
2. To generate, disseminate and exchange information material. (Nothing has moved on this account. However, SAFMA has established and maintained since 2003 a daily news and views portal, southasianmedia.net, on the countries of South Asia with two million hits every month.)
3. To strengthen cooperation in the field of media and information and upgrade the professionalism of media persons through human resource development programs and regional exchanges. (Nothing was done for the professional development of journalists. A few exchanges of journalists did take place. SAFMA has, in the meantime, held and organized over 50 regional conferences and exchanges, including journalists/editors, experts, academicians, parliamentarians and politicians. For the professional uplifting of young journalists SAFMA has developed a South Asian Curricula on Media, South Asian Faculty and a South Asian Media School (SAMS), which has held seven 2-month media courses for young journalists from the eight countries.
South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) proposes the following steps and measures SAFMA is ready to facilitate and SAARC and its member states must help implement:
1. To allow Access to Information. SAFMA has proposed a model Protocol on Information to the member countries and the SAARC for adoption.
2. Ensure an easy and unrestricted visa regime for journalist and for the people at large, for free movement of media persons across South Asia. SAFMA proposes once again our Protocol on Free Movement of Media Persons and Media Products to the 16th SAARC Summit for adoption.
3. Lift all barriers on free flow of information, newspapers, magazines, books, radio and TV channels and other electronic productions, remove all bottlenecks in postal and telecommunication services and allow a South Asian information highway.
4. Help create a South Asian News Agency, which SAFMA is capable of running.
5. Recognize SAFMA as SAARC’s Regional Media Forum and grant SAFMA the status of SAARC’s Apex Body. SAFMA is ready to organize the conferences of editors and working journalist from the platform of SAARC with the backing of SAARC secretariat.
6. SAFMA has created South Asian Media Net which covers all about South Asia and member countries of SAARC. SAARC must support southasianmedia.net and we are ready to help develop and update the SAARC website.
7. SAFMA has organized documentary festivals in most countries of the region, besides a South Asian Documentary Festival. SAFMA is ready to organize South Asian Documentary Festivals for SAARC with the support of member countries.
8. SAFMA is also ready to help SAARC Audio Visual Exchange (SAVE) Program by making them more attractive and popular. SAFMA is prepared to help develop Model Guidelines for trans-national broadcasting in the region with the participation of major stakeholders.
9. SAFMA proposes to SAARC and its member countries that the South Asian Media Centre it has established in Lahore be considered as SAARC’s Media Centre.
10. Discourage negative projection of member countries by the media in South Asia. SAFMA is ready to propose professional ethical standards for voluntary adoption by the media outlets and professional media bodies.
SAFMA’s Proposal to SAARC and its Member Countries for Support:
11. Recognize South Asian Media School as an affiliate of SAARC in media training. We appeal to the member countries of SAARC to approve scholarships for young journalists and fresh graduates for media training from their countries through SAFMA National Chapters for training at South Asia Media School.
Appeal to SAARC and its Member/Observer to help create
South Asian Media Endowment Fund
12. Allocate funds for the creation of a South Asian Media Endowment Fund either out of SAARC Development Fund and/or with the contribution from Member Countries of SAARC.
The Endowment Fund can be created with the amount of USD 20.340 million which will be maintained by a regional trust dedicated to the objectives and activities of SAFMA/SAWM/SAMC and their implementing Agency, Free Media Foundation. Two options through which SAFMA is seeking support are:
Alternative-I: The funds for South Asian Free Media Endowment Fund be provided by the SAARC Development Fund;
And/Or Alternative-II: The Member Countries of SAARC share the funds among themselves.
Fellowship program offered for journalists covering climate change
Posted on: 01/07/2010
Environmental
Deadline: 11/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists in developing countries who are interested in reporting on climate change and other environmental issues are encouraged to apply for the Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) fellowship program. Deadline: July 11.
The main element of the fellowships is support to attend the UN climate change negotiations in Cancun, Mexico, from November 29 to December 10.
Participants will undergo an intensive two weeks of reporting on CCMP negotiations and receive training and mentoring throughout the program.
For more information visit: http://www.ccmpapplication.com/index.php?action=fellows
Environmental
Deadline: 11/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
Journalists in developing countries who are interested in reporting on climate change and other environmental issues are encouraged to apply for the Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) fellowship program. Deadline: July 11.
The main element of the fellowships is support to attend the UN climate change negotiations in Cancun, Mexico, from November 29 to December 10.
Participants will undergo an intensive two weeks of reporting on CCMP negotiations and receive training and mentoring throughout the program.
For more information visit: http://www.ccmpapplication.com/index.php?action=fellows
28 June 2010
Asian women photographers invited to participate in photo festival
Posted on: 28/06/2010
Photojournalism
Deadline: 21/08/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Women photographers of Asian descent are invited to submit photo essays covering issues or events in the applicant’s native country. Deadline: August 31.
Fifteen projects will be selected for screening as part of the Angkor photo festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on September 10.
For more information, visit www.angkor-photo.com
Photojournalism
Deadline: 21/08/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Women photographers of Asian descent are invited to submit photo essays covering issues or events in the applicant’s native country. Deadline: August 31.Fifteen projects will be selected for screening as part of the Angkor photo festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on September 10.
For more information, visit www.angkor-photo.com
24 June 2010
Applications sought for the George Munster Independent Award
Posted on: 17/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 23/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Australian Center for Independent Journalism invites free-thinking journalists from any medium to apply for the George Munster Award, which recognizes exceptional independent journalism. Deadline: July 23.
The award recognizes journalists who can demonstrate independence of mind, acuity and excellence in their craft, according to ACIJ. The award winner will receive a cash prize of US$1,000.
For more information, as well as application materials visit: http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/awards/munster.html
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 23/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Australian Center for Independent Journalism invites free-thinking journalists from any medium to apply for the George Munster Award, which recognizes exceptional independent journalism. Deadline: July 23.
The award recognizes journalists who can demonstrate independence of mind, acuity and excellence in their craft, according to ACIJ. The award winner will receive a cash prize of US$1,000.
For more information, as well as application materials visit: http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/awards/munster.html
Contest seeks photos that promote TB prevention, treatment
Posted on: 14/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 30/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
Photographers from around the world are invited to submit photographs depicting images that promote the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. Deadline: July 30.
Photographs should raise awareness of TB treatment, prevention, and illustrate community activities that advocate for tuberculosis management. Applicants must submit 10 to 15 photographs that give a human face to the disease, as well as encourage action against it.
Participants will be judged by an international jury of photographers and representatives from the United Nations. The winner will receive a US$5,000 cash prize, as well as a US$5,000 grant to produce a photography report about tuberculosis.
Photographs that have been digitally altered or enhanced will not be accepted. The competition is being sponsored by the Lilly Multi Drug Resistance (MDR)-TB Partnership.
For more information, go to http://www.comminit.com/en/node/298693/38, or contact Judith Mandelbaym-Schmid at schmidj@who.int.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 30/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
Photographers from around the world are invited to submit photographs depicting images that promote the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. Deadline: July 30.
Photographs should raise awareness of TB treatment, prevention, and illustrate community activities that advocate for tuberculosis management. Applicants must submit 10 to 15 photographs that give a human face to the disease, as well as encourage action against it.
Participants will be judged by an international jury of photographers and representatives from the United Nations. The winner will receive a US$5,000 cash prize, as well as a US$5,000 grant to produce a photography report about tuberculosis.
Photographs that have been digitally altered or enhanced will not be accepted. The competition is being sponsored by the Lilly Multi Drug Resistance (MDR)-TB Partnership.
For more information, go to http://www.comminit.com/en/node/298693/38, or contact Judith Mandelbaym-Schmid at schmidj@who.int.
Journalists from developing countries can apply for US fellowships
Posted on: 14/06/2010
Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 01/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Print and online journalists from developing countries and countries with emerging markets can apply for the 2010 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships, an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. Deadline: August 1.
The fellowship is aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transfering knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the U.S. and other countries.
The fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Applicants must have at least three years' professional experience in online and print journalism, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 and have a good level of spoken and written English.
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is an American non-profit, non-governmental organization.
For more information, visit here or contact info@pressfellowships.org
Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 01/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Print and online journalists from developing countries and countries with emerging markets can apply for the 2010 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships, an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. Deadline: August 1.
The fellowship is aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transfering knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the U.S. and other countries.
The fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses.
Applicants must have at least three years' professional experience in online and print journalism, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 and have a good level of spoken and written English.
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is an American non-profit, non-governmental organization.
For more information, visit here or contact info@pressfellowships.org
Competition seeks children's science news submissions
Posted on: 17/06/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
An international award competition is seeking submissions of Children's Science News from journalists worldwide across all news media. Applications due: August 1.
The U.S.-based 2010 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards are also accepting U.S. submissions in the following categories: Large Newspaper, Small Newspaper, Magazine, Television - Spot News/Feature Reporting, Television - In-depth Reporting, Radio, and Online.
Each category winner will receive US$3,000, to be presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting in February 2011 in Washington, DC. AAAS will cover travel and lodging expenses for one winner in each category.
For more information and the entry form, visit: http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/sja/.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
An international award competition is seeking submissions of Children's Science News from journalists worldwide across all news media. Applications due: August 1.
The U.S.-based 2010 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards are also accepting U.S. submissions in the following categories: Large Newspaper, Small Newspaper, Magazine, Television - Spot News/Feature Reporting, Television - In-depth Reporting, Radio, and Online.
Each category winner will receive US$3,000, to be presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting in February 2011 in Washington, DC. AAAS will cover travel and lodging expenses for one winner in each category.
For more information and the entry form, visit: http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/sja/.
08 June 2010
Media and the military workshop in the US
Posted on: 07/06/2010Business and EconomicDeadline: 01/07/2010Region: Worldwide
The U.S. University of Kansas will host a workshop designed to help reporters with little or no background covering the military learn more about today's military in the United States. Deadline: July 1.
The workshop, called "Bridging the Gap: Media and the Military Workshop for Journalists," will take place at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. The week long workshop will be held September 26 to October 1.
The program covers lodging, meals and airfare.
Panos South Asia offers fellowships for conflict reporting
Posted on: 07/06/2010 Conflict,
The Fellowship will run from July 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Selected Fellows will be provided editorial support by an advisory panel comprised of senior journalists and researchers. They will also be provided financial support for travel and research.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 15/06/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Panos South Asia is seeking applicants for media fellowships on conflict reporting for print/web, radio, and television. Application deadline: June 15.The Fellowship will run from July 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Selected Fellows will be provided editorial support by an advisory panel comprised of senior journalists and researchers. They will also be provided financial support for travel and research.
For more information, click here.
31 May 2010
29 May 2010
International freelancer awards calls for entries
Posted on: 27/05/2010Basic JournalismDeadline: 13/07/2010Region: Worldwide
Reporters and freelancers from the developing world and countries in transition can submit works to the 2010 Kurt Schork Memorial Awards, which reward high-quality writing and investigative efforts, as well as reporters' courage and resourcefulness. Deadline: July 13.
Both categories (local reporters covering local issues and international freelancer covering international issues) come with a $5,000 cash prize. All print media and established online publications are accepted. Blogs and personal websites are not eligible.
For more information, click here.
25 May 2010
Journalists needed for 2010 Global Integrity report
Posted on: 24/05/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/06/2010
Region: Worldwide
U.S.-based watchdog organization Global Integrity is seeking experts to assist in the publication of their 2010 Global Integrity Report, on corruption around the world. Deadline: June 1.
The report will examine corruption in numerous countries based on on-the-ground reporting, quantitative data, government accountability and anti-corruption mechanisms. Writers will be compensated.
Journalists, researchers and social scientists are encouraged to apply.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 01/06/2010
Region: Worldwide
U.S.-based watchdog organization Global Integrity is seeking experts to assist in the publication of their 2010 Global Integrity Report, on corruption around the world. Deadline: June 1.
The report will examine corruption in numerous countries based on on-the-ground reporting, quantitative data, government accountability and anti-corruption mechanisms. Writers will be compensated.
Journalists, researchers and social scientists are encouraged to apply.
For more information and to apply, click here.
20 May 2010
Reuters offers multimedia training course in London
Posted on: 19/05/2010
International Experience, Multimedia
Deadline: 05/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Reuters Foundation is inviting journalists from the developing world to apply for a course on multimedia reporting, to be held in London September 6 to 10. Deadline: July 15.
The "Multimedia Web tools for journalists" course, to be held in London, will teach newsgathering teams practical ways to take advantage of multimedia tools and methods for finding, developing and presenting stories.
Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years experience with a general news or specialist reporting background are eligible to apply for the course. No prior technical skills or Internet training is required.
Full bursaries or part-funded bursaries may be available.
For more information, click here.
International Experience, Multimedia
Deadline: 05/07/2010
Region: Worldwide
The Reuters Foundation is inviting journalists from the developing world to apply for a course on multimedia reporting, to be held in London September 6 to 10. Deadline: July 15.
The "Multimedia Web tools for journalists" course, to be held in London, will teach newsgathering teams practical ways to take advantage of multimedia tools and methods for finding, developing and presenting stories.
Journalists from the developing world with a minimum of two years experience with a general news or specialist reporting background are eligible to apply for the course. No prior technical skills or Internet training is required.
Full bursaries or part-funded bursaries may be available.
For more information, click here.
14 May 2010
Contest seeks short films on development topics
Posted on: 13/05/2010
Documentaries
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Link TV, a television channel providing global perspectives on news, events and culture, is calling for entries of five-minute films that tell stories of progress in developing countries. These films will be entered in Link TV's ViewChange Online Film Contest. Deadline: August 31.
Submitted films may cover efforts to help end poverty, disease, hunger, conflict, inequality and illiteracy in developing countries. Films may be submitted by professional or amateur filmmakers and may be filmed in any format -- documentary, short drama, music video, animation or other formats.
A panel of judges will select the winner, who will receive US$20,000.
For more information and to submit a film, click here.
Documentaries
Deadline: 31/08/2010
Region: Worldwide
Link TV, a television channel providing global perspectives on news, events and culture, is calling for entries of five-minute films that tell stories of progress in developing countries. These films will be entered in Link TV's ViewChange Online Film Contest. Deadline: August 31.
Submitted films may cover efforts to help end poverty, disease, hunger, conflict, inequality and illiteracy in developing countries. Films may be submitted by professional or amateur filmmakers and may be filmed in any format -- documentary, short drama, music video, animation or other formats.
A panel of judges will select the winner, who will receive US$20,000.
For more information and to submit a film, click here.
Female writers invited to submit essays on 'holding hands'
Posted on: 13/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 04/06/2010
Region: Worldwide
Women around the world are invited to submit non-fiction essays on the topic of "holding hands," for publication in the upcoming issue of World Pulse, a magazine that tells of global issues through the eys of women. Works will also be published online, and the top three stories will receive US$100. Deadline: June 4.
World Pulse invites writers to tell a story about "holding hands," which might explore themes of mentorship, connection, taboo, solidarity, violence, relationships, sensuality, family, love, friendship, healing, bridging difference, or anything in between. Full guidelines are available on the Web site.
World Pulse is seeking unique, honest, personal, and creative entries that showcase the true-life stories of women and their allies in their own words. Stories should be 400 words, maximum.
For more information, click here.
Fellowships and Awards
Deadline: 04/06/2010
Region: Worldwide
Women around the world are invited to submit non-fiction essays on the topic of "holding hands," for publication in the upcoming issue of World Pulse, a magazine that tells of global issues through the eys of women. Works will also be published online, and the top three stories will receive US$100. Deadline: June 4.
World Pulse invites writers to tell a story about "holding hands," which might explore themes of mentorship, connection, taboo, solidarity, violence, relationships, sensuality, family, love, friendship, healing, bridging difference, or anything in between. Full guidelines are available on the Web site.
World Pulse is seeking unique, honest, personal, and creative entries that showcase the true-life stories of women and their allies in their own words. Stories should be 400 words, maximum.
For more information, click here.
Asia Pacific and U.S. journalists can apply for a study tour fellowship
Posted on: 13/05/2010
Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 16/06/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from Asia Pacific and the United States are invited to apply for a fellowship on energy security that will involve a study tour in Hawaii and cities in Asia or the U.S. Deadline: June 16.
The 2010 Jefferson Fellowships, to take place October 23 to November 13, will look specifically at two of the largest users of energy, the U.S. and China, and their efforts in addressing energy security.
Applicants must be working print, broadcast and online journalists in the United States, the Pacific Islands or Asia with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.
Roundtrip airfare, lodging, ground transportation and meals are covered for participating journalists.
For more information about the program and how to apply, visit http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson. Applications may be sent by e-mail to jefferson@eastwestcenter.org or journalismfellowships@eastwestcenter.org.
Environmental, Fellowships and Awards, International Experience
Deadline: 16/06/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Journalists from Asia Pacific and the United States are invited to apply for a fellowship on energy security that will involve a study tour in Hawaii and cities in Asia or the U.S. Deadline: June 16.
The 2010 Jefferson Fellowships, to take place October 23 to November 13, will look specifically at two of the largest users of energy, the U.S. and China, and their efforts in addressing energy security.
Applicants must be working print, broadcast and online journalists in the United States, the Pacific Islands or Asia with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.
Roundtrip airfare, lodging, ground transportation and meals are covered for participating journalists.
For more information about the program and how to apply, visit http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson. Applications may be sent by e-mail to jefferson@eastwestcenter.org or journalismfellowships@eastwestcenter.org.
07 May 2010
Malaysia workshop to explore the new media market
Posted on: 07/05/2010
Business and Economic
Region: Asia and the Pacific
From August 17 to 20, journalists will gather in Malaysia to discuss the way to reach new audiences through social media, blogs and online newspapers.
The seminar, "Professional Online Journalism: Chances and Challenges," will gather online journalists from several Asian and European countries.
For more information, contact Paul Linnarz at +65 6603 6181 or Media.Singapore@kas.de. Or click here to learn more.
Business and Economic
Region: Asia and the Pacific
From August 17 to 20, journalists will gather in Malaysia to discuss the way to reach new audiences through social media, blogs and online newspapers.
The seminar, "Professional Online Journalism: Chances and Challenges," will gather online journalists from several Asian and European countries.
For more information, contact Paul Linnarz at +65 6603 6181 or Media.Singapore@kas.de. Or click here to learn more.
South Asian students to receive financial aid for summer internships
South Asian students to receive financial aid for summer internships
Posted on: 07/05/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 31/05/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
The South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) is offering stipends to help students working in unpaid or partially paid internships this summer. Deadline: May 31.
Applicants must be of South Asian descent or demonstrate an interest in South Asia or the diaspora. They must be current students who are juniors, or graduating seniors in an accredited college or university in North America; or a student enrolled or about to enter a graduate-level program in North America. Applicants must have an internship offer from a recognized media organization.
The Internship Assistance Program is intended to recognize the reporting abilities and commitment of emerging journalists from across the United States, Canada and South Asia.
The SAJA Internship Assistance Fund will offer stipends of various amounts to cover airfares or other expenses.
For more information, contact Prabha Natarajan nnprabha@gmail.com. Access the online application form here.
Posted on: 07/05/2010
Basic Journalism
Deadline: 31/05/2010
Region: Asia and the Pacific
The South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) is offering stipends to help students working in unpaid or partially paid internships this summer. Deadline: May 31.
Applicants must be of South Asian descent or demonstrate an interest in South Asia or the diaspora. They must be current students who are juniors, or graduating seniors in an accredited college or university in North America; or a student enrolled or about to enter a graduate-level program in North America. Applicants must have an internship offer from a recognized media organization.
The Internship Assistance Program is intended to recognize the reporting abilities and commitment of emerging journalists from across the United States, Canada and South Asia.
The SAJA Internship Assistance Fund will offer stipends of various amounts to cover airfares or other expenses.
For more information, contact Prabha Natarajan nnprabha@gmail.com. Access the online application form here.
06 May 2010
Youth award seeks creative digital works
Posted on: 05/05/2010
Fellowships and Awards, Internet, Multimedia
Deadline: 20/06/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young designers, e-content creators, writers and bloggers (up to 30 years old) from around the world are invited to submit digital content to the World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) competition. Deadline to apply: June 20.
The WSYA will select and promote the best works that demonstrate young people’s potential to create outstanding, creative digital content. Nominations include: Fight Poverty, Hunger and Disease; Education for All; Power 2 Women; Create Your Culture; Go Green; and Pursue Truth!
WSYA serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in efforts to reduce poverty and hunger, and to tackle ill-health, gender inequality, lack of education, lack of access to clean water and environmental degradation.
An international jury of 12 experts will evaluate the projects in two rounds of online judging, and three winners in each category will be selected.
To get more information, visit http://www.youthaward.org
Fellowships and Awards, Internet, Multimedia
Deadline: 20/06/2010
Region: Worldwide
Young designers, e-content creators, writers and bloggers (up to 30 years old) from around the world are invited to submit digital content to the World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) competition. Deadline to apply: June 20.
The WSYA will select and promote the best works that demonstrate young people’s potential to create outstanding, creative digital content. Nominations include: Fight Poverty, Hunger and Disease; Education for All; Power 2 Women; Create Your Culture; Go Green; and Pursue Truth!
WSYA serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in efforts to reduce poverty and hunger, and to tackle ill-health, gender inequality, lack of education, lack of access to clean water and environmental degradation.
An international jury of 12 experts will evaluate the projects in two rounds of online judging, and three winners in each category will be selected.
To get more information, visit http://www.youthaward.org
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