Eligible Countries: All
To Be Taken At (Country): Columbia Journalism School in New York City, USA
About the Award: Covering crisis presents some of the biggest challenges in the journalism profession. Reporters must make quick decisions on whether to trust a translator or drive down a dangerous road. This course will teach you how to operate with caution in volatile situations, with an emphasis on conflicts.
The training is also relevant to working in natural disaster situations such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. While most hostile environment training for journalists deals with ducking crossfire and kidnappers, this course will teach you how to avoid unnecessary peril through preparation and planning before, during and after assignments.
Participants will emerge from the course with a better understanding of how to hire fixers, shun attackers and protect their digital footprints.
Type: Short course
Eligibility:
- All program sessions are conducted in English. Participants must be fluent in spoken English.
- Participation is open to freelance journalists only.
Value of Award:
- The course fee – regularly $1175 USD – will be covered for 16 participants
- All participants will be responsible for their travel, lodging, ground transportation and meals.
How to Apply: To apply, click here. Applications must be submitted by May 4 to be considered.
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Award Providers: James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Rory Peck Trust, and the ACOS Alliance.
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