ICFJ in the News

August 9^th, 2007

Journalists from print, radio, and television media countrywide, participate in the second phase of training workshopsAs part of a project conducted by ICFJ and Doctor Robert Thomas, the workshop attempts to educate journalists on the nuances of covering the environment.

After participating in an ICFJ program on personal finance, sponsored by The McGraw-Hill Companies, José Melendrez launched a unique Web site to help his community understand an essential topic.

June 16^th, 2007

December 4, 2006

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, citizens in Georgia have struggled to adapt to a new way of life. While the country’s 2003 Rose Revolution has filled the young with hope for the future, many in the older generation still yearn for the security and stability of communism. Mario Scherhaufer explores this tension as he recounts his recent trip to the capital city of Tbilisi.

Read Mario's travelogue on his trip to Georgia for ICFJ
More on the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management

November 27, 2006

Here are men and women struggling under the most difficult conditions to shine the brightest light possible on ignorance and intolerance and injustice for the benefit of their countrymen. Miss al-Jubori is a highly intelligent, young Iraqi woman who is willing to sacrifice much of her youth to perform a public service. It is exactly what we should be recognizing as achievement of the highest merit.

Read this column in: The Washington Times, The Cincinnati Post, The Naples News or The Northwest Alabama Times Daily (external links)

November 26, 2006

Bukharbayeva is studying U.S. journalism as part of a training program sponsored by the International Center for Journalists. I hope that, with all the talk of decreasing circulation and ad sales, debates about media bias, disputes between unions and management, she was able to learn as much about the profession as she taught.

Read more in the Philadelphia Inqurirer (external link)

November 20, 2006