Deadline: 18-Jan-23
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is inviting applications for Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery in Malaysia – Journalist Track, an opportunity provided by the USAID Asia Countering Trafficking in Persons (CTIP), a regional USAID-funded counter-trafficking project based in Bangkok, Thailand, with support from Winrock International.
Thomson Reuters Foundation believe journalists have a vital and powerful role in unpacking the complex issues of human trafficking and modern slavery, informing the wider public on these issues, and keeping actors accountable for their actions through effective, nuanced, and engaging journalism.
They support this by leveraging their world-leading expertise in journalism and adult-based learning to offer this free course for journalists in Malaysia working in this crucial field.
The 5-week workshop series (2 sessions per week) will provide a deep dive into the complex issues of human trafficking and modern slavery to unpack how journalists can better report on issues and solutions in impactful and relevant ways.
The programme will be delivered by their leading trainers and experts and uses Thomson Reuters Foundation’s unique ‘dual track’ approach, which trains journalists and NGO/CSO representatives (including researchers) in parallel, providing opportunities for networking and collaborative story development. This approach strengthens trust between journalists and NGOs/CSOs.
Journalists will learn about the interrelated causes of human trafficking and modern slavery in Malaysia and understand the role of big business and problematic supply chains, along with gaining skills in solutions journalism and data visualisation to drive greater impact through their story writing.
CSOs will learn how to effectively communicate their message to key stakeholders and target audiences and improve their media communication skills.
What You Will Gain
- After this course you will have gained:
- The tools and know-how to confidently report on the complex issue with an understanding of its causes, the economics behind the issues, and key challenges in combatting human trafficking and modern slavery.
- New reporting angles based on Solutions Journalism principles
- Skills in data visualisation to produce data-driven, compelling stories that engage audiences.
- Key connections with NGO/CSO staff and researchers who are experts in the field
- An opportunity to receive a story grant along with one-on-one mentoring to support the development and publication of your story.
Course Dates and Structure
- Joint Meet and Greet: 27 Jan 2023
- Course Session Dates (9:00-13:00 KUL): 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb 2023
- Joint Session Dates with CSOs/NGOs and Researchers (9:00-13:00 KUL): 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 7 Mar 2023
- Structure: The course will be delivered over 10 x 4-hour sessions, using online seminars and other interactive online tools. Participants will be given short activities to complete during and after each session to build skills and confidence.
- Timing: 9:00-13:00 KUL Time
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Language: English.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be full-time journalists or regular contributors to media organisations in Malaysia.
- Applicants must be fluent in English. The course will be run in English.
- Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional experience.
- Applicants must have access to a minimum internet speed of 8Mb/second. (You can check the speed of your device by logging from it on www.speedtest.net). Financial support to purchase internet data can be made available for the period of the course.
- Applicants need access to a computer to participate in the course; participation from a mobile or smartphone will not be possible.
For more information, visit Journalist Track.