Disaster Journalism: Preventing the News from Turning into a Disaster
In a world where disasters have almost become a part of daily life, the activities of educated journalists regarding disasters have become vital to reducing their negative effects on societies. The Disaster Journalism Project, titled "Disaster Journalism: Preventing the News from Turning into a Disaster" aims to address the gap in journalism education by developing comprehensive curricula, guidebooks, and digital materials focused on disaster journalism.
Our Mission
Develop Curricula
Creating comprehensive educational materials focused on disaster journalism
Produce Guidebooks
Developing practical resources for journalists covering disasters
Create Digital Materials
Building modern tools and resources for effective disaster reporting
Our goal is to cultivate a skilled workforce within media organizations, equipped to effectively combat disasters and contribute to disaster prevention, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
Project Objectives
- Curriculum Development: Develop a robust Disaster Journalism Course curriculum to be implemented in partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for a semester.
- Guidebook Creation: Create ethical, practical, and safety guidebooks for disaster journalism.
- Training Activities: Organize international Learning, Teaching, and Training Activities (LTTA) for journalists.
- Digital Transformation: Transform the guidebooks into digital formats, including podcasts, infographics, and short videos, to enhance their accessibility and dissemination among target group.
Target Groups
- Communication faculty students
- Journalism department students
- Academicians of the Faculty of Communication
- Higher Education Institutions policymakers
- Professional journalists
- Citizen journalists who share news on digital platforms
