Deadline: |
September 24, 2018.
Location: |
Bangkok, Thailand.
(Fully Funded)
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Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife
Thomson Reuters Foundation invites applications for the 2018 Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife. They are offering this training scheme for journalists from Africa and Asia, in partnership with The Global Initiative Against Organized Crime (GIATOC) funded by the Government of Norway.
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The intensive five-day workshop, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from Monday, 05 November – Friday, 09 November will build the capacity of journalists to report on the issue of illegal online wildlife trade – improving both knowledge and skills and also help journalists to present new viewpoints, promote discussion and dialogue on the most strategic areas for intervention.
This should not be seen as a one-off workshop; they expect all journalists who are selected to attend to pursue stories along these issues in their home countries after the workshop.
Opportunity Focus Areas:
- Journalism.
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English.
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EGYPT, SYRIA, IRAQ, PALESTINE, JORDAN, LEBANON, TUNISIA, ALGERIA, MOROCCO, SUDAN, LIBYA, SAUDI ARABIA, EMIRATES, KUWAIT, QATAR, BAHRAIN, OMAN, YEMEN, SOMALIA, DJIBOUTI, MAURITANIA, TURKEY, IRAN, CYPRUS, COMOROS, & OTHER COUNTRIES ARE NOT FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA.
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Five-day workshop. From Monday, 05 November – Friday, 09 November.
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- This is an opportunity for journalists from across Africa and Asia working for established media organizations.
- Applicants must be full-time journalists or regular contributors to a media organization.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, should have at least five years’ professional experience and have a good level in spoken and written English.
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(Fully Funded)
Successful applicants will receive a full bursary that will cover air travel expenses (economy class), accommodation, local transfers and meals. Please note that you need to check visa requirements and ensure you have the necessary documentation required. The cost of your visa and any other related costs will be the responsibility of the participant.
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Fill in the required ”Online Application Form”, then ”Submit”.
Note: You will be asked to upload TWO relevant work samples (or provide links to them), and upload a letter from your editor consenting to your participation. Please have these ready.
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This Scholarship Published by:
” Alyaa Abdelraouf/ Egypt “Reviewed by” Alaa Faramawy/ Egypt ”
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