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Call for Participation: Investigative Journalism Training and Award Competition

Would you like to become an investigative journalist? Do you think journalism can still play an important role in society?

The “S-INFO – Sustainable Information” project invites you to participate in our investigative journalism training and award competition, co-funded by the European Union.

We are excited to offer a specialized training program for aspiring journalists and media activists focusing on investigative journalism. The sessions will be led by experienced trainers who will combine taught classes with participatory workshops, leveraging participants’ real-world experiences and the professional expertise of the trainers. Multimedia materials will be used to enhance learning, and all prepared materials will be shared with participants.

Our primary goal is to equip journalists and media activists with the necessary skills to conduct investigative reporting. Participants will gain professional skills in accessing direct sources, fact-checking, interview techniques, protection of sources, and digital safety. The training will also cover how to collaborate effectively with grassroots organizations and craft compelling story pitches. Additionally, participants will learn to navigate the obstacles and opportunities encountered in covering topics such as ecology, corruption, and social rights.

Why Participate?

This training provides a unique opportunity to enhance your investigative journalism skills and network with like-minded professionals. Successful participants will gain the skills and knowledge needed to produce impactful investigative reports and the chance to access S-INFO funding, furthering their ability to create meaningful change.

Skills Development

Professional Skills: Participants will develop expertise in investigative reporting, including techniques for accessing direct sources and fact-checking. The training will also cover essential interview techniques, protection of sources, and digital safety. You will learn to collaborate with grassroots organizations and write effective pitch stories. 

Soft Skills: The program will enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. You will also improve your attention to detail, learning ability, work ethic, and interpersonal and intercultural communication. The training will emphasize amplifying social and environmental issues and producing positive and concrete political changes.

By participating in this training, you will have the opportunity to compete for the prestigious “S-INFO” Investigative Journalism Award. We are looking for the best investigative research projects, submitted at the end of our training program, to be recognized and rewarded.

Highlights of the Award

  • Total Budget: 40,000 euros
  • Prizes: 5,000 euros each for the 8 best projects (2 winners per country: Italy, Romania, Malta, Belgium)
  • Mentoring: Each winning project will be mentored by experienced journalists
  • Evaluation Period: November 2024
  • Announcement of Winners: November 2024
  • Online Award Ceremony: December 2024. The winners will have the opportunity to attend the award ceremony in the presence of the European Commission.

Date & Location

Join us for an intensive two-day training session to be held:

  • in Belgium on October 3rd and 4th , at the Sustainable Communication office, located at Avenue Milcamps 8, 1030 Schaerbeek. Find out how to apply and what the access criteria are by following this link: https://www.scom.eu/portfolio/sustainable-information-s-info/. Details will be available on this page from August 1st.  
  • in Romania on October 9th and 10th , the location will be announced latter. Find out how to apply and what the access criteria are by following this link: https://context.ro/. Details will be available on this page from August 9th.