Deadline: 25-Feb-23
The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) will offer an in-person journalism training titled “Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: A Solutions Approach.”
The training, which will last 5 days and will be led by an expert journalist, will provide a deep dive into this complex topic from the angle of solutions journalism, to provide new approaches to stories more accessible to the public. The program aims to strengthen the knowledge and skills of the participants to produce compelling and impactful reports through solutions journalism and data visualization, and connect them with experts in the field in which they work combating these problems.
The global trade in human beings is greater today than at any time in history. The United Nations estimates that at least 50 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery, and has said the crime generates $150 billion a year in illegal profits. Journalists have a vital and powerful role in unraveling this complex problem and producing impactful reporting that is nuanced, engaging and compelling.
This year, the training also offers a networking reception where journalists can meet with experts working in the area of anti-trafficking and anti-slavery to learn about their work and foster collaboration and new sources of information stories.
Program
- TRF’s training curriculum offers the latest and most relevant topics regarding modern slavery in Colombia.
- The training will take a solutions journalism approach to provide a new method for breaking down and reporting on this complex topic.
- Participants will learn about the interrelated causes of human trafficking and modern slavery and understand the role of big business and troubled supply chains. They will hear directly from and engage with subject matter experts working on solutions both at the political level and at the level of those who work closely with victims. The ethics, risks and legal dangers of reporting on this sensitive issue will be discussed and training will be provided on how to interact sensitively with trauma survivors.
- TRF’s world-class consultants, who are experienced international and regional journalists, will facilitate the online interactive sessions.
What will you get?
- Understand the key concepts, trends and issues surrounding human trafficking and modern slavery
- Data visualization skills to help capture and communicate data-driven reports
- A solutions journalism approach to gain a fresh point of view to produce compelling and impactful reporting
- The opportunity to submit reporting proposals at the end of the course to compete for a reporting scholarship and mentorship from expert journalist educators.
Budget
- The budget for financial support for domestic travel is limited so please let them know in your application if you need financial support to travel to Bogotá.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be full-time journalists or regular contributors to media organizations in Colombia.
- Applicants must be fluent in Spanish. The course will be taught in Spanish.
- Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional experience.
- Applicants need to have access to a laptop for course work. The use of mobile or smart phones will not be possible.
- Applicants must be able to dedicate the full 6 hours over the 5 days of the training, plus 1-2 hours each day for homework and course preparation. (Lunch is included at this time and the training space will be available from 4 pm to 5 pm for work outside of class).
For more information, visit TRF.