Deadline: 03-Aug-2025
If you are a young journalist or media contributor from Nepal, India, or Bangladesh interested in driving social change, a new training opportunity may be for you. The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Global Fund are launching a dual track training course called Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services as part of the Global Fund’s initiative to eliminate barriers to healthcare.
The in-person course will take place in November and span five days. It is designed to train journalists to report accurately on human rights-related barriers to health, while also supporting civil society organisations (CSOs) in improving media engagement and communication. Journalists and CSOs will participate in separate training sessions, with joint activities to promote collaboration and mutual learning.
TRF and the Global Fund will cover course-related costs, including international and domestic travel, visa fees, accommodation, local transport, and meals or daily allowances. The course is practical and interactive, focused on real-world scenarios and group discussions. Participants are expected to contribute actively, share experiences, and participate respectfully.
Participants will develop journalism and communication skills, and build confidence in reporting or advocating on health and human rights topics. Journalists will gain the tools to report effectively on barriers to health services and highlight solutions for marginalized populations. The programme also aims to build lasting networks between journalists and CSOs.
Journalists applying must be 30 years or younger, working full-time or as regular contributors, and have at least three years of relevant experience. They should have an interest or background in public health or human rights reporting, be fluent in English, have a valid passport, and be able to publish a piece on health and human rights.
To apply, journalists must submit an application form, a current CV, and respond to four questions about their expectations, experiences, and perspectives. If selected, they must provide a letter of support from their editor confirming availability and commitment to further programme activities.
For more information, visit Thomson Reuters Foundation.
