Here are a few training opportunities and resources for journalists this week.
Journalists interested in learning about climate adaptation and social justice can attend this free webinar by Climate Strategies on Thursday July 25, 2024.
“Bridging Justice and Adaptation: Synergies between Just Transitions and the Global Goal on Adaptation,” webinar explores the intersections of justice and adaptation.
The event will emphasize the need for inclusive adaptation strategies in line with principles for just transitions, highlighting the importance of ensuring just resilience at a global scale. Speakers will discuss challenges in integrating justice into adaptation planning, strategies to protect vulnerable groups, how policymakers can incorporate just transitions into climate adaptation at all levels, and opportunities for international collaboration to mainstream these principles.
Read more information about the webinar and register here
2. Africa No Filter Academy Presents is hosting a webinar on “How to Get Funded for Your Documentary”
Presented by Dominic Davis, Manager of the Documentary Fund at Sundance Institute, the masterclass will help journalists and documentation understand how funding decisions are made; from the kinds of African stories that grantmakers are looking to support, how to write a grant application that stands out, and as well as how to pitch for success.
Dominic worked in the Artist Relations Office of the Sundance Film Festival. He went on to program for the American Museum of Natural History, Tribeca Film Festival and Rooftop Films. He has reviewed applications for Catapult Film Fund and Creative Capital and managed the Rooftop Films Filmmakers Fund.
The masterclass will be hosted by Emmy-nominated producer and award-winning director Olúwáṣeun Babalola.
Date: Thursday 25 July 2024
Time: 14:00 GMT. 15:00 WAT. 16:00 SAST. 17:00 EAT
Register for the Masterclass here
3. Journalists interested in the future of COVID-19 can participate in this free webinar by the National Press Foundation (NPF)
The webinar “COVID and Flu Vaccine Updates Explained.” will explore the basics of virology as well as the latest CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for the latest COVID-19 vaccine.
In addition, this webinar will help journalists and their audiences better understand the future of COVID-19 in a “post-pandemic” world. Journalists will be able to explain to the public the timing, availability and need for an updated vaccine ahead of the 2024-2025 respiratory illness season.
Register now to attend the webinar on Wednesday July 24, 2024.
4. Code for Africa (CfA) is hosting a public webinar on “Operational Strategies for GenAI Adoption in Newsrooms”
This comprehensive webinar will offer a deep dive into the best practices for adopting GenAI technologies, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities they present. Journalists will learn how to effectively deploy these tools to enhance your newsroom’s productivity, accuracy, and storytelling capabilities.
Additionally, participants will receive invaluable insights into the critical steps needed to implement GenAI, from initial planning and resource allocation to training and ongoing support. Discover how to tailor these strategies to meet your newsroom’s specific needs, ensuring a seamless transition to a more efficient and innovative operational environment.
Peter Mwangangi Senior Journalist at BBC World Service and Francis Mureithi Group Digital Editor at Radio Africa Ltd
Webinar hold on Thursday, 25 July 2024. 11 am EAT (9 am WAT)
Register for the webinar here
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RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Getting funds to power investigation is the bane to the growth and expansion of many Investigative journalism outfits. There are many leads to be pursued and many story ideas to be explore but the fund to do these is what is limiting many journalists and their media houses. In this resource by GIJN the techniques and hacks to “Fundraising for Investigative Journalism” is explored.
The key is to take the process like you would take an investigation and first research funding sources, then prepare your story, and write a compelling narrative that makes the reader understand the importance of your work — and the need to fund it.
Explore established grant opportunities from national, regional and international funding organisations, get to know them, know their mission and vision, their existing grantees if they are similar to your and perfect your pitch in clear and compelling proposals.
Read the full resource here on GIJN website
TOOL OF THE WEEK
Mymind is an elegant tool for saving images, links and online articles in a private visual collection.
It lets you create a gorgeous scrapbook of your favourite finds without the hassle of labelling
