HIPA accepting entries for photography contest [MENA]

Professional and amateur photographers ages 18 and older can apply for this contest.

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA), based in Dubai, seeks entries in four categories: hope, portfolio (storytelling), general and aerial photography (video).

Photos must not contain any tags, signatures, initials, frame, borders, logos or any other references and/or marks added by the participant.

The organizer will award a total US$450,000 in cash prizes. In addition to the US$120,000 grand prize, five winners will be chosen from each category and will receive US$5,000 to US$ 25,000; and three contestants will receive special awards.

The deadline is Oct. 31.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

World Nomads offers Travel scholarship for photographers [Worldwide]

Aspiring photographers can apply for a mentored trip to Morocco.

World Nomads is accepting applications for a travel photography scholarship. 

The winner will spend 10 days under the mentor ship of travel photographer Richard I'Anson documenting Morocco's colorful people, culture and landscapes. All expenses, including travel insurance, are covered. The total prize value is estimated at AUD8,380 (US$6,000). 

Applicants must be proficient in English and submit a photo story along with an essay on why they should be chosen for this trip.

The deadline is Oct. 11.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Naija Storybuilders Bootcamp ongoing [Nigeria]

Aspiring storytellers who are developing short-form content for digital platforms can apply to attend this training.

Facebook and Afrinolly Creative Hub are organizing the Naija Storybuilders Bootcamp Oct. 15 to 19 in Lagos.

Topics include finding your voice as a short-form storyteller; creating compelling characters; grabbing and keeping your audience; first steps in creating your project; and best practices on how to create and promote content on Facebook and Instagram.

Selected participants will also receive support to build on their projects after the bootcamp, including free office space and mentorship from Afrinolly’s team of screenwriters.

The deadline is Sept. 21.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

IPC trains online journalists /bloggers on conflict sensitive election reporting

The International Press Centre, Lagos-Nigeria has commence the training of about 60 online journalists and bloggers from across the country on conflict sensitive reporting online.

This is being done in view of the on-going electoral process and the forthcoming 2019 general elections. 

The workshops will take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State on September 18 and 19 and Abuja, FCT, on September 20 and 21. 

A statement by Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, said the training is part of the activities being implemented under Component 4b: Support to the media of the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) project.

According to Arogundade the training will seek to enhance the capacity of the participants to use online media for the responsible reporting of elections by being language sensitive, conflict sensitive and checking hate speech in the online environment.

To ensure the attainment of the objectives, the workshops will feature presentations by media scholars and seasoned journalists. 

At Abeokuta, Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie, Dean, College of Social and Management Sciences (COSOMAS), Caleb University, Imota-Nigeria will speak on 'Understanding communication challenges in the age of conflict, hate speech and fake news' and 'Sticking to ethics and professionalism in online reporting'; Dr. Qasim Akinreti, Assistant News Editor, Voice of Nigeria (VON)/Chairman, Lagos Council of NUJ will speak on 'Giving practical effect to conflict sensitive reporting online' and 'Social Media and Elections: Knowing and Dealing with the Challenges' while Dr. Dan Jibo of the Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan will address 'Understanding conflict, its nature and character' and 'Contemporary conflicts in Nigeria and possible impact on media and Coverage of 2019 elections: the pitfalls to avoid in Online Reporting'.

In Abuja, Dr. Ruqayyah Yusuf Aliyu of the Department of Information and Media Studies, Bayero University Kano, will focus on 'Understanding Conflict: Its Nature & Character' and 'Hate Speech & Fake News: Imperatives of Ethics & Professionalism in Online Reporting in Nigeria', Dr. Y.Z Yau, Executive Director, CITAD will present on 'Contemporary Conflicts in Nigeria and Possible Impact on Media Coverage of 2019 Elections' and 'Monitoring of Hate Speech Online: Observations, Lessons and Recommendations from Outcomes' while  Mr. Musikilu Mojeed, Editor-In-Chief, Premium Times will take participants through 'Social Media & Elections: Giving Practical Effect to Conflict Sensitive Reporting Online' and 'News gathering & Newsroom Gate keeping in Era of Hate Speech: Tips on Pitfalls to Avoid'.

Discussions at the two workshops can be followed online using the media hashtag: #EU4DemocracyNG or @ipcng twitter, facebook and other social media channels.

Signed

Stella Nwofia

Programme Manager
Tel: 234-(0)8020359629, 08063810424
Email: stellanwofia@ipcng.org, stellanwofia@gmail.com, stellanwofia@yahoo.com