Professional Development for Health Reporters
Based on funding availability, this project will train a group of 30 mid-level Punjab-based journalists from leading Pakistani traditional and electronic media outlets on reporting on healthcare issues in English.
This two-part project comprises an initial eight-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to hone the English language ability of project participants, followed by a series of workshops to enhance their reporting on health-related issues, particularly the coronavirus pandemic.
The project takes an inclusive approach, targeting a diverse range of journalists, including from minority and under-represented groups in the Punjab-based media sector.Enhanching capacity in healthcare reporting in English contributes to developing a skilled workforce and building a healthy society, as improved reporting, including uncensored narratives, reaches the general public.
This project can be online, hybrid, or in-person.
This two-part project comprises an initial eight-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to hone the English language ability of project participants, followed by a series of workshops to enhance their reporting on health-related issues, particularly the coronavirus pandemic.
The project takes an inclusive approach, targeting a diverse range of journalists, including from minority and under-represented groups in the Punjab-based media sector.Enhanching capacity in healthcare reporting in English contributes to developing a skilled workforce and building a healthy society, as improved reporting, including uncensored narratives, reaches the general public.
This project can be online, hybrid, or in-person.
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Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following non-profit organizations are eligible to apply: - Non-governmental organizations - Civil society organizations For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/women-and-minorities-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-fields
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Date Posted:
2022-01-07
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Archive Date:
2022-04-08
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