Subject: [CivilSoc] Reuters Foundation Environment Workshop--London
From: Center for Civil Society International (ccsi@u.washington.edu)
Date: Tue May 09 2000 - 14:08:15 EDT
From: Chris Church <cjchurch@geo2.poptel.org.uk>
Subject: Know any journalists?
The Reuters Foundation (RF) is accepting applications for its June 12
through June 23 Environment in the News Workshop in London.
The program will bring together about a dozen journalists from around
the world for a two-week, practical program focusing upon the
importance of environmental coverage.
The course is part of a program run by RF instructors in centers
throughout the world. Full-time journalists or regular contributors
to newspapers, news agencies, magazines and radio or television based
in any country may apply. Applicants must speak and write English.
There are no age or experience requirements, but usually participants
have committed to a career in journalism and are between 23 and 35
years old. Applicants need not be environmental specialists, but
should demonstrate a strong interest in environmental issues
The Reuters Foundation will pay for training materials, economy class
travel and student-style accommodations. Participants will be
selected on merit. The decision of the Reuters Foundation selection
board is final.
The deadline for submission of the application form is May 15.
Applications should be faxed to Jo Weir at (44 207) 542-8599.
For more details and an application form, contact Jo Weir, project
director at Reuters Foundation, 85 Fleet Street, London EC4P 4AJ,
England. Tel: (44 207) 542- 5872. Fax: (44 207) 542-8599. E-mail:
jo.weir@reuters.com, or visit
http://www.foundation.reuters.com/envnews.html
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