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MIT-ICFJ Gathering

Knight International Journalism Fellows and ICFJ staff attended the 2012 Knight-MIT Civic Media conference to share their knowledge of merging traditional journalism with innovative technology. Left to right: Jorge Luis Sierra, Ayman Salah, Ronnie Lovler, ICFJ President Joyce Barnathan, Justin Arenstein and Knight Fellowships Deputy Director Ben Colmery.

Jun 142012

How to Extract Data From the Web

Finding the information you need on the web can be challenging enough. But most journalists have no idea how to then extract or export that information in a way that they can use. Knight International Journalism Fellow Sandra Crucianelli is working to change all that. As part of her fellowship, Crucianelli is creating tools to help Argentine reporters collect, analyze and visualize data for investigative stories.

Program: 
Argentina: Create Tools to Collect, Analyze and Visualize Data for Investigative Stories

Illuminating Today’s Japan for American Audiences

A program, organized by ICFJ and funded by the United States-Japan Foundation, sent three U.S. journalists to Japan for 12-day reporting tours with the goal of shedding light on the relationship between the two nations and the aftermath of the disasters in March 2011. The participating journalists traveled in Japan for 12 days with an experienced Japanese journalist and interpreter, and were expected to dig into the economic, social, environmental and energy-policy challenges still facing Japan after the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

May 222012

Knight Fellow Takes the Lead on Merging Journalism and Technology in the Middle East

Journalists and technology experts are working to bridge communication gaps and stay current on media development trends across the Middle East.

Knight International Journalism Fellow Ayman Salah is leading the effort. He's working to launch chapters of the global tech development group Hacks/Hackers in the region.

Program: 
Middle East: Launch a Network to Connect Journalists with IT Experts
May 222012

Reporters Exposing Somali Pirates and Domestic Violence in Afghanistan to Receive Prestigious Journalism Award

A Kenyan journalist investigating the Somali pirates and an Afghan broadcaster exposing violence against women will receive the 2012 Knight International Journalism Awards, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) announced. The award recognizes excellent reporting that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Kassim Mohamed is an investigative reporter covering Kenya and Somalia, a nation plagued by lawlessness and piracy.

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José Zamora of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced the winners of the 2012 Knight International Journalism Award at ICFJ’s May Board Dinner at Bloomberg in New York. The winners are Kassim Mohamed, investigative reporter covering Kenya and Somalia for Star FM radio station, and Sahmi Mahdi, director of news and current affairs at 1TV in Afghanistan.

May 142012

Knight Fellow in Mexico Offers Safety Training, Tips for Reporters

There are few places in the world more dangerous for a reporter to cover corruption, drug trafficking and crime than Mexico. Knight International Journalism Fellow Jorge Luis Sierra, who works in both Mexico and Panama, offers training and advice on how to stay safe despite the dangers. Sierra teaches an online class, part of a series of courses offered by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas and featured in a recent blog.

Program: 
Panama: Develop a New System to Map and Investigate Crime and Corruption
May 142012

Wanted: Outside-the-Box Thinkers to Kick-Start Media Innovations in Africa

Tens of millions of dollars have been poured into African journalism development over the past decade, says Knight International Journalism Fellow Justin Arenstein. But with few exceptions, he points out, those big bucks haven't led to significant improvements in the African media landscape.

Arenstein aims to disrupt this trend by steering funds to those who come up with ideas that will change the way Africa gathers, delivers or profits from its news content.

Program: 
Sub-Saharan Africa: Spurring Innovation and Experimentation in Newsrooms
May 102012

Call for Entries: $1M African News Innovation Challenge

Africa’s first major contest designed to promote the development of digital media products and innovations is now accepting applications.

Program: 
Sub-Saharan Africa: Spurring Innovation and Experimentation in Newsrooms