Journalism Training

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  "The training was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and something am proud of. I really learnt a lot and I promise to be a better journalist now and forever more."

  
  Paul Shalala, Zambia, NORAD Financial and Business Reporting course in Kampala, June 2012
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  “I think Thomson Reuters Foundation has bequeathed themselves with an impact never before imagined. Congratulations, I am proud of the experiences the Foundation's courses have availed me in furthering my career. For this reason, I will continue to anchor my achievements in journalism on Reuters' foresight and compassion. I will also strive to make useful contributions to the achievement of the goals of the Thomson Reuters Foundation.”

  
  Nelson Chukwudi, Alumni Nigeria, Managing Editor, The Tide Newspapers on Trust Media
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  “In view of the general elections to be held in Kenya in early 2012, this course could never have come at a better time. The training was thorough, exhaustive and refreshing.”

  
  Joseph Akwiri ,Elections Reporting in Nairobi, May 2012
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  “Detail-oriented, useful, unforgettable. The event enriched us enormously and the gained knowledge will be very useful in future. Events like this are an example of positive and fruitful practices in the journalistic and human communication.”

  
  Ms Nevena Borisova, E-Vestnik, Bulgaria, Reporting on Women’s Issues, Barcelona, November 2012
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  “I have witnessed several defining moments in my journalism career. But my training at Reuters, London, is incomparable, amazing and life changing!”

  
  Norbert Chiazor, Delta Broadcasting Service, Nigeria Writing and Reporting News, London, September 2012
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  "The Burmese government has been in touch with to ask the Foundation to train journalists from the New Light of Myanmar the one-time mouthpiece of the junta. The paper is also changing editorial policy to become more transparent. All of this is thanks to the Foundation."

  
  Jason Szep, Reuters Bureau Chief Southeast Asia
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  “I am just now writing an internal handbook for journalists that are starting to work for our company. The knowledge I gained with training course is very helpful and I am trying to give on the useful tips to all young journalists that are joining us.”

  
  Lana Dakic, Casnik Finance, Economic and Political Reporting from Southeast Europe
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  “On return after the course, I introduced one hour Radio health features that we broadcast every Saturday of the week on Step FM, the radio station I worked for then.”

  
  Prossy Sheila Kawala, Women Health and Opportunity Reporting, Uganda Media Development Foundation