About the Fellowship

In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, staying up to date with global practices in communications is crucial. The rise of digital media and the increasing importance of social platforms have transformed journalism.

According to the World Economic Forum, over 60% of the global population now has internet access, with social media users surpassing 4.7 billion as of 2023. This shift emphasizes the need for journalists who are adept at navigating digital tools and platforms.

Offers a fully funded scholarship, covering training, mentorship, the Young Reporters Fellowship in Sudan is designed to engage and empower young Sudanese journalists, press and media professionals with the skills and opportunities to develop as aspiring journalists and communicators. The programme is implemented by the Private Office of His Excellency Saeed ZAKI of Sudan and administered by the International Youth Federation.

This Fellowship aims to nurture a new generation of reporters who can effectively cover a wide range of topics, from local news updates to development issues to cultural and global affairs and represent a unique opportunity to build a professional network and portfolio, enhancing career prospects in journalism and communications.

OBJECTIVES

Enhance Journalistic Skills: Provide young participants with hands-on training in journalism, including writing, reporting, interviewing, and multimedia storytelling.
Promote Media Literacy: Equip participants with the skills to critically analyze media content and understand the ethical implications of journalism.
Encourage Civic Engagement: Foster a sense of social responsibility and encourage young reporters to cover issues that impact their communities and the world.
Build Networks: Create opportunities for participants to connect with professional journalists, media organizations, and peers from around the globe.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The programme is aimed at young people aged 18-28 who have a passion for journalism and storytelling. Participants must be students, recent graduates, or young professionals from communications, journalism and public relations backgrounds.

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Skill Development: Participants will acquire essential journalism skills and knowledge.
Portfolio Building: Each participant will develop a portfolio of published work.
Professional Network: Connections with industry professionals and peers.
Increased Awareness: A deeper understanding of global and local issues through journalism.
Field Reporting: Participants will have opportunities to report on real events and issues in their communities.
Collaborative Projects: Teams of young reporters will work together on special projects, producing in-depth reports on chosen topics.
Publication: Participants will have their work published on the programme’s dedicated online platform and partner media outlets.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The Young Reporters Programme will run for six months, with an intensive initial training period followed by ongoing practical experience and mentorship.

MENTORSHIP

Each participant will have the opportunity to pair with an experienced communications professional who will provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the programme.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Orientation Session: Introduction to the programme, objectives, and expectations.
Weekly Workshops: Interactive training sessions covering various aspects of journalism.
Mentorship Meetings: Regular check-ins with mentors for personalized guidance.
Field Assignments: Reporting assignments on local, national, and international issues.
Special Projects: Collaborative investigative and feature projects.
Publication and Presentation: Opportunities to publish work and present findings at the end-of-programme event.

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