Dart Center Crisis Zones Reporting Course for Journalists (Scholarships Available) 2018

With generous support from the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Rory Peck Trust, and the ACOS Alliance, the Dart Center will be offering its annual four-day crisis zones reporting course to 16 freelance journalists at no cost.

Application Deadline: 4th May 2018

Eligible Countries: All

To Be Taken At (Country): Columbia Journalism School in New York City, USA

About the Award: Covering crisis presents some of the biggest challenges in the journalism profession. Reporters must make quick decisions on whether to trust a translator or drive down a dangerous road. This course will teach you how to operate with caution in volatile situations, with an emphasis on conflicts.

The training is also relevant to working in natural disaster situations such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. While most hostile environment training for journalists deals with ducking crossfire and kidnappers, this course will teach you how to avoid unnecessary peril through preparation and planning before, during and after assignments.

Participants will emerge from the course with a better understanding of how to hire fixers, shun attackers and protect their digital footprints.

Type: Short course

Eligibility: 

• All program sessions are conducted in English. Participants must be fluent in spoken English.
• Participation is open to freelance journalists only.

Number of Awards: 16

Value of Award:

• The course fee – regularly $1175 USD – will be covered for 16 participants
• All participants will be responsible for their travel, lodging, ground transportation and meals.

Duration of Program: 4 days (October 18- 21, 2018)

How to Apply: To apply, click here. Applications must be submitted by May 4 to be considered.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Rory Peck Trust, and the ACOS Alliance.