Journalists and editors from the Nile basin countries will be hosted in Uganda for a weeklong workshop that will feature presentations, field trips, discussions, practical sessions, and group activities on; Covering rivers and biodiversity in the Nile Basin(the gaps and the opportunities); Data and Geo Journalism, Science Journalism, Investigative Journalism, and Story Pitching.
At the end of the workshop, you will present a story pitch to the InfoNile Team under the theme: Reporting on rivers and biodiversity in the Nile Basin for possible funding and mentorship.
About InfoNile
The Nile River, the world’s longest river, winds through 11 countries in Africa and is crucial to many of these nations’ economies, diplomacy and wellbeing. The river is also a world biodiversity hotspot and the backbone to many of Africa’s fragile ecosystems. Today, it is under new and evolving threats: climate change, population and economic growth, transboundary hydropolitics, and the building of large-scale dams that threaten to reduce water availability for countries highly dependent on the Nile’s waters – just to name a few.... read more... read more
Workshop Training
| Application Deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Country to study | Uganda |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | InfoNile |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Workshop Training
Successful journalists will receive
- Transport to Uganda and back to their home country.
- Accommodation including meals for the duration of the workshop
- Outstanding story pitches will receive grants and mentorship to produce their stories.
Requirements for Workshop Training Qualification
Reporters and editors from Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are invited to apply for this program
Application Deadline
June 20, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to InfoNile on forms.gle to applyFor more details, visit InfoNile website.
