The WHO/Science Africa Road Safety Reporting Training for Journalists in Africa is a collaborative effort between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Science Africa, aimed at enhancing road safety journalism across the African continent. Recognizing the critical role of the media in raising awareness, promoting advocacy, and influencing policy on road safety issues, this training program seeks to equip journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to report effectively on road safety matters.
Participants in the training program undergo intensive workshops, seminars, and practical exercises conducted by experts in road safety, journalism, and public health. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including road traffic injury prevention, risk factors, enforcement strategies, and policy interventions. Journalists also receive training on effective storytelling techniques, data analysis, and interviewing skills specific to road safety reporting.
One of the key objectives of the training is to improve the quality and accuracy of road safety journalism in Africa, ensuring that media coverage of road traffic injuries and fatalities is informative, evidence-based, and impactful. By enhancing journalists’ understanding of road safety issues and their implications for public health and development, the program aims to foster greater public awareness, advocacy, and action on road safety across the continent.
Moreover, the training program serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among journalists, experts, and policymakers working in the field of road safety. Participants have the opportunity to engage in discussions, share best practices, and develop networks for ongoing support and collaboration in their reporting efforts.
By empowering journalists to report more effectively on road safety issues, the WHO/Science Africa Road Safety Reporting Training contributes to efforts to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities in Africa. Through accurate and compelling storytelling, journalists play a vital role in raising awareness, influencing behavior change, and holding governments and stakeholders accountable for road safety interventions and policies. Ultimately, the training program aims to save lives and prevent injuries by harnessing the power of the media to drive positive change in road safety outcomes across the African continent.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Science Africa will host a three-day training workshop for journalists in Nairobi, Kenya, from 16-18 July 2024. The workshop will also include the official launch of the WHO Africa Regional Report on Road Safety. The aim is to equip journalists to report on key road safety issues and help them to train others.
The Road Safety Reporting Initiative aims to help journalists tell more and better stories that help reduce deaths from road crashes. As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, it offers training, mentoring, tools and resources to help journalists dig deeper into the issue.
Requirements For The WHO/Science Africa Road Safety Reporting Training for Journalists in Africa
- Applications are open to journalists and media trainers from Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania.
- After the training, participants may apply for grants to support reporting or training on road safety with mentoring provided by the Science Africa team.
For help with this form or questions about the program, please contact info@scienceafrica.co.ke and scienceafrica254@gmail.com
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Application Deadline: June 7, 2024.
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