Application for Television Workshops 2006

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THE EU-INDIA MEDIA INITIATIVE ON HIV/AIDS

TV Workshops on Reporting HIV/AIDS, 2006

Applications invited from Indian TV journalists/ programme makers

The Thomson Foundation invites applications from Indian television journalists

and programme makers for workshops on Reporting HIV/AIDS.

Upon selection, participants will attend a fully residential three-day workshop

in August/September, 2006. The workshops will be conducted by international

trainers using a multidisciplinary approach to add new dimensions to the

participants’ reporting of HIV/AIDS.

THE EU-INDIA MEDIA INITIATIVE ON HIV/AIDS (www.aidsandmedia.org) is being

undertaken by The Thomson Foundation with the financial assistance of the

European Union. The Thomson Foundation (www.thomsonfoundation.co.uk), based in

Cardiff (UK), is a premier

media training organisation that provides training in dozens of countries every

year.

The workshops are open to Indian TV professionals who:

Cover issues related to HIV/AIDS or health, or demonstrate a viable interest in

doing so

Have at least two years of continuous media experience

Possess a working knowledge of English

There is no age limit.

Successful applicants will attend one of the following workshops:

1. Aug 30-Sept 1, 2006 TV Workshop 1 Shimla 8 participants

2. Sept 4 -Sept 6, 2006 TV Workshop 2 Shimla 8 participants

There is no cost to participants or their organisations - accommodation will be

provided for the duration of the workshop and travel costs will be reimbursed on

receipt of required details.

Preparatory work before attending the workshops is required and full-time

attendance will be expected during these intensive workshops.

The Workshops are a prelude to the “Reporting HIV/AIDS Awards”, which recognise

excellence in covering HIV/AIDS. The Award is a study tour of select European

institutions.

The deadline for applications is: July 24, 2006. E-mailed applications are

acceptable (even without photographs and signatures), but a complete hard copy

of the application must reach

the following address on or before the deadline:

Savyasaachi Jain

Project Editor

The EU-India Media Initiative on HIV/AIDS

A – 147 Sector 40

NOIDA (UP) 201 303 INDIA

Tel: 0120-2578354

E-mail: workshops.2006@...

Project website: www.aidsandmedia.org

Queries will be answered only over e-mail.

Project partners: The Indian Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, University

of Tampere , Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, Media Management Group for

Literacy and Development

Web links:

The Thomson Foundation: http://www.thomsonfoundation.co.uk

Project Website: http://www.aidsandmedia.org

Media Manual:

http://www.aidsandmedia.org/manual.htm

Application Form:

http://www.aidsandmedia.org/application.htm

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Savyasaachi Jain

Project Editor

The EU-India Media Initiative on HIV/AIDS

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