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Hargeisa, 25 April 2009 (Somalilandpress) — A group of journalists from somalia and somaliland who completed a three week TOT training course have kicked-off a new seven-day workshop to train 12 new trainees from varies somaliland media groups.
The course was funded by USAID and implemented by CARE International, the aim was to improve the presentation format of news stories and to develop the language and writing style of students. It was also to see if the new trainers, whom were trainees themselves three weeks ago were capable of training young Somali journalists.
The new Somali trainers will cover topics such as radio/TV production, interviews techniques, media law, printing layouts and design, amongst others.
Mr. Mohamed Aden Hirsi (Terra), an official from CARE International urged the trainees to make the best use of this golden opportunity to learn and acquire new skills to apply to their journalism careers, while warning them that the course would be very intensive.
He added that he was optimistic about the course and hopes by the end of it, it will produce new vibrant journalists with the right attitudes and skills.
Mr. Khadar M. Akulle, a senior TV and radio producer, who is member of the trainers explained to the trainees the value of the course and the importance of staying focused. He noted that for journalists to report accurately and effectively, the need for capacity building and training courses in Somaliland and Somalia.
"This course is indeed laudable and very important step in the right direction for me as a journalist, it will greatly boost my morale and give me the opportunity to report more effectively and accurately," Rahma Meygag from Radio Hargeisa,who was one of the twelve trainees told Somalilandpress. The more-than-delighted Rahman finally thanked all the participants, Radio Hargeisa, TOT and CARE International.
This sort of course will be a step forward for many young Somalis who want to start their career in journalism and a major boost to Somaliland's media fraternity.
Source: Somalilandpress
