Afrah Jafar

Afrah Jafar was a 2014 ICFJ Professional Fellow from the Middle East, on the program "Unlocking the Economic Potential of Digital Media." She is a journalist and community organizer concerned with science, women’s issues, and social development. Jafar was a TV reporter for Saudi Channel 1 from 2007 to 2011 and a guest coordinator for MBC Channel in 2011 and 2012. She was a reporter for Al Watan newspaper from 2011 to 2013 with additional duties in sales and public relations, and she remains a freelance contributor. She has also contributed articles to Al Sharq newspaper and websites. Jafar is an active volunteer and fundraiser for numerous community festivals including events in her home city of Qateef promoting the environment, science, and technology. She assists organizations including the local and national astronomy associations and served as head of media for the Sanabes Social Development Committee. Jafar holds a bachelor’s in Arabic language from King Saud University in Riyadh. She has completed training in journalism, social media, documentary filmmaking, women’s rights, and how to train others in monitoring human rights.

Project: “Spectrum" website promoting locally produced short films and documentaries.