MISA Malawi is calling for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to participate in a five-day virtual training on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting scheduled for July 2,3,4,10 and 11, 2024.
MISA Malawi has organised this training in partnership with DW Akademie, Deutsche Welle’s centre for education, knowledge transfer and media development.
The trainers include DW Akademie’s Sheila Mysorekar, a trainer for conflict-sensitive journalism and consultant for media in post-conflict states and MISA Malawi trainers.
The training on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting is our direct response to the capacity gaps on conflict coverage among media practitioners in Malawi. Among others, the participants will be introduced to the concept of Conflict Sensitive Reporting, Conflict-Sensitive Reporting in the context of elections and physical safety for journalists.
Through this training, we are recognising the urgent need for local media practitioners to gain knowledge and acquire skills on how to cover conflicts without fueling hate and in a way that promotes social dialogue and peace. The training will also provide guides on how journalists can ensure their safety and security considering the prevailing attacks on journalists.
NOTE
The training will be online from 9am to 2pm with a number of screen breaks in between. Participants will also be expected to do offline assignments in the afternoon when and where necessary. Due to the nature of tasks during this training, all participants are supposed to join the training using a computer, NOT a mobile phone.
Are you interested in critically understanding issues of media and conflict and your safety and security as a media practitioner? Send your short motivation letter not later than Wednesday, June 26, 2024 to misamalawi@gmail.com Copy moseschitsulo@gmail.com and mayamikokac@gmail.com. The motivation should include the following:
- Experience, include years spent working as a journalist
- Current work place (indicate if you are a freelancer)
- How the training will benefit you as an individual and your media outlet
- Commitment to concentrate on the training for all the five days
- Whether you have a computer for the training or not.
Only shortlisted participants will be invited. Those who will be busy with other work-related and personal duties during the days of this training should not apply!
Contacts
Moses Chitsulo – 0884329072
Mayamiko Kachipande – 0880589593
