ENHANCING ROAD SAFETY REPORTING FOR AFRICAN JOURNALISTS
Africa holds the grim distinction of having the highest road traffic fatality rate in the world, with over 800 people losing their lives in road crashes daily. More than half of these victims are vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. This public health crisis, however, is entirely preventable and represents a critical story that needs to be told.
In response to this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Science Africa will host a three-day training workshop for journalists in Nairobi, Kenya, from July 16-18, 2024. The objective is to equip journalists with the skills needed to report on key road safety issues and to train others in this important field. The workshop will also feature the official launch of the WHO Africa Regional Report on Road Safety.
Applications are invited from journalists and media trainers in Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Following the training, participants will have the opportunity to apply for grants to support their reporting or training efforts on road safety, with mentoring provided by the Science Africa team.
BACKGROUND
The Road Safety Reporting Initiative aims to empower journalists to tell impactful stories that can help reduce deaths from road crashes. As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, this program offers training, mentoring, tools, and resources to help journalists delve deeper into the complexities of road safety issues.
Journalists are encouraged to complete the online application form available below to be considered for the workshop. The deadline for submission is June 7, 2024.
For assistance with the application form or inquiries about the program, please contact [email protected] and [email protected].