The Thomson Foundation is inviting applications from Indian television journalists and programme makers for workshops on reporting HIV/AIDS. Upon selection, participants will attend a fully residential three-day workshop in August/ September 2006. The workshops will be conducted by international trainers using a multidisciplinary approach.
The workshops are being conducted under the EU-India Media Initiative on HIV/AIDS (www.aidsandmedia.org) being undertaken by the Thomson Foundation with the financial assistance from the European Union. The initiative includes the production of the HIV/AIDS Media Manual for India (www.aidsandmedia.org/manual.htm) and the Reporting HIV/AIDS Awards.
The workshops are fully funded and open to Indian TV professionals who:
- Cover issues related to HIV/AIDS or health, or demonstrate a viable interest in doing so
- Have at least two years of continuous media experience
- Possess a working knowledge of English
There is no age limit.
The workshops are a prelude to the Reporting HIV/AIDS Awards, which recognise excellence in covering HIV/AIDS. The deadline for applications is July 24, 2006. The application form is available online at www.aidsandmedia.org/application.htm.
Email: workshops.2006@gmail.com
Project website: www.aidsandmedia.org
