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Recognising the unique challenges faced by women journalists in conflict zones, Thomson hosted a networking dinner during the training. Among the guests was Nankwanga Eunice Kasirye, head of the Uganda chapter at the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT).
Discussions focused on the plight of women journalists and avenues for their involvement in similar initiatives in the countries where they are in exile.
Members of the department of journalism at the University of Makerere, The Sudanese Journalists’ Syndicate, and Mr. Faisal Mohamed Salih, Journalist and former Sudanese minister of Culture and Information also attended the event.
The initiative was part of “Empowering Media Actors”, a project funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and implemented in collaboration with Internews.
“Thomson’s adaptability to the evolving context, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis and in the wake of the war’s outbreak in April 2023, underscores its commitment to supporting journalists and civil society actors now displaced in countries like Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt,” said David Quin, Managing Director – Development at Thomson Foundation.
Thomson has been active in Sudan since 2012 and remains committed to supporting journalists in exile through continued initiatives under “Empowering Media Actors” and other projects, reaffirming its dedication to fostering resilient and informed journalism.
*We are not naming the participants or showing their faces due to concerns for their safety.
This training has allowed me not only to reconnect with my fellow journalists following our relocation outside of Sudan but also to learn how to better report on the current conflict in the country. I look forward to learning more during the upcoming mentoring sessions as well.