Reposted from the The Nigeria-AIDS eForum, a project of Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) Nigeria.
For further information, visit the website:
http://www.nigeria-aids.org

Women radio journalists from Nigeria are invited to apply
for a six-day training program on reporting on HIV/AIDS, to
be held in Lagos from December 16-21. The training is being
organized by the African Women's Media Center (AWMC) in
collaboration with the International Press Center (IPC) and
Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS-Nigeria).

The program will include information vital to reporters who
cover HIV/AIDS, provide an overview on the basics of
journalism and offer an opportunity for hands-on training
in radio production.

The training will be broken down into informational
sessions on HIV/AIDS and practical instruction in technical
radio production using HIV/AIDS issues as content.

During the HIV/AIDS training session participants will:
- Look at the complex issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in
Nigeria by meeting with area experts, doctors and
organizations working on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness.

- Explore the media's responsibility in disseminating
accurate and up-to-date information about HIV/AIDS.

During the technical radio training component participants
will:
- Receive hands-on instruction in radio production
- Develop and produce stories
- Conduct interviews and produce radio programs on women
and HIV/AIDS that are ready to be broadcast.

The AWMC will select 20 entry- to mid-level women radio
journalists for the program and will cover costs for those
selected to attend. In addition, other local journalists
will be invited to participate in panel discussions and
presentations. Applicants must have a minimum of two years
experience working in radio and strong interest in the
issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. English proficiency is
required. Application deadline is November 22, 2002.

For more information, contact Gifti Nadi, AWMC project
manager at [email protected]

For more information on the African Women's Media Center
and past training programs, go to the AWMC's website:
www.awmc.com

Gifti Nadi
Project Manager, AWMC
Email: [email protected]