21 Jul 2018

International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) Young Journalists Initiative for Developing Countries (Fully-funded to Copenhagen, Denmark) 2018

Application Deadline: 15th August 2018


Eligible Countries: Developing countries

To Be Taken At (Country): Denmark

About the Award: In 2010, the YJ Initiative was launched at the 14th IACC in Bangkok. Eight young journalists from South East Asia had the opportunity to get involved with the anti-corruption community and communicate to others the outcomes of the conference. The project was successful and since then the IACC continue in engaging more young journalists for the conference and established a network.
The IACC aims to maintain a vibrant community that shares concerns, developments, and solutions surrounding the corruption problem, and welcomes young journalists to join us in Copenhagen this October to report on the outcomes of sessions and workshops at the conference, and to generate awareness around anti-corruption issues through various channels including the IACC 
blogFacebookTwitter, and Vimeo.  

Type: Conference, Fellowship


Eligibility: Applicants are expected to meet the three criteria listed below:
  1. You work as a journalist, with solid experience reporting on social issues, and are skilled in one of the following areas:
      • Broadcast Journalism
      • Digital/Print Journalism
      • Photojournalism
      • Social Media
      • Video Editing
  2. You are passionate about fighting corruption and keen to learn more about Transparency International (TI), the IACC Series and the issues we work on.
  3. You are under 35 years old by 24 October 2018 and fluent in English, and based in/or holding a citizenship from a country where Denmark provides official development assistance (ODA). 
Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: 
  • A ticket to the 18th IACC and an invitation to report on the conference and its youth-related initiatives such as music, film and innovative anti-corruption projects
  • Round-trip economy class from where you based to Copenhagen, Denmark, and three stars hotel accommodation for five nights, from 20-25 October 2018. Reimbursement for your visa cost to Denmark (if applicable)
  • Advice and guidance from the Communications team of TI and previous YJs, as well as a reporting plan for the Conference days
  • Journalistic opportunities before and after the conference to write about the issues you feel passionate about, and also the chance to engage with the TI National Chapter if TI is present where you based
  • Access to some of the most influential figures in the anti-corruption field as well as experts from Non-Governmental Organisation, Intergovernmental Organisations, Government, and Private Sector
Duration of Programme: 20-25 October 2018.

How to Apply: Complete the application form (See in Programme Webpage Link below) and provide all relevant information as requested.

Visit Programme Webpage for Details


Award Providers: IACC

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