SEMC & freedom foundation discuss the training needs of journalists

SEMC & freedom foundation discuss the training needs of journalists

Studies &Economic Media Center(SEMC) and freedom foundation for rights and development organize today in Sanaa a seminar on “ Training needs for graduated journalists”.

Studies &Economic Media Center(SEMC) and freedom foundation for rights and development organize today in Sanaa a seminar on ” Training needs for graduated journalists”.

In the opening ceremony, the vice-dean of faculty of mass communication Mr.Ali Al-Borihi praise the efforts of the center and the foundation in develop the capacity of Yemeni journalists in partnership with the faculty mass communication .Mr. Al-Borihi stated the difficulties that young journalists faced after graduation and the importance of preparing them in the good way to fit the requirements of various media means.

Mr. Al-Borihi confirmed on the importance journalists’ commitment to professionalism and impartiality and the media message must be meaningful. Also, he pointed out to the partnership between SEMC, freedom foundation and the faculty of mass communication and the way to develop this partnership in order to serve the media and journalists.

Form his side, the chairman of freedom foundation, Mr.Khaleed Al-Hamadi pointed out to the important role of the civil society organizations .which work media field in development the capacity of journalists.

Mr. Al-Hamadi clarified the role of freedom foundation during the last year in advance qualification for journalists focusing on television media and journalism. He also, pointed out to future programs of the foundation in this side.

The chairman of studies & economic media center (SEMC), Mr.Mustafa Nasr, reviewed the importance of study the training needs for young journalists which consider the first step in design future training programs .Mr.Mustafa explained that this seminar came after discussion between the organizations concerned in media filed , Yemeni journalists Syndicate, faculty of mass communication and International Media support program (IMS).

Mr.Nasr pointed out to the role of SEMC in developing the capacity of Yemeni journalists ,especially in investigation journalism, new media and specialized media.

Mr.Nasr presented a presentation on ” the importance of training needs of all kinds , introductory to file the forms of training needs and the journalists answered it. The organizations will analyze this papers forms and design its training programs in this side. during the training the participants discuss weakness sides of graduated journalists in Yemen and the require skills to overcome these during the next phase.

More than 30 graduated journalists from faculty of mass communication from different specializations, journalism television, and public relations.

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