British Council Opportunity - Ghana's Future Journalists To Learn From World's Top Journalists

Applications are open for Future News Worldwide 2019, a prestigious international conference for the next generation of journalists run by the British Council in partnership with some of the world's leading media organisations. 100 fully-funded places are available for the brightest young student bloggers, vloggers, photojournalists and reporters from across the globe to take part in the two day event held at Thomson Reuters headquarters in London in July 2019.

With contributions from leading media organisations such as CNN, Reuters, Google News Initiative, Facebook and UK Schools of Journalism, the conference is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity for the next generation of top journalists to hone their skills and make global connections.

Last year's event saw some of the most experienced and respected international editors, broadcasters and reporters share their knowledge and insights with delegates from 50 countries. Speakers included BBC News presenter and former BBC China Editor, Carrie Gracie; Reuters Global News Editor, Alessandra Galloni; and Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories.

Future News Worldwide 2019 will offer an equally rich and packed programme for the next generation of news makers and co te t crea ors.- Judging by last year entries which saw over 2500 applications received, competition for places will be strong.

Future News Worldwide 2018 attendee Nimat Emefa Tijani is encouraging all budding young journalists to apply:

"FNW 2018 is the best journalism experience that has happened to me so far. It gave me diverse perspective to journalism. The conference opened my eyes to the integrity which comes with being a journalist; something I will put this way;- if the journalist who is a professional fails to tell the story, then it gives room to any other person to tell the story whichever way they want even if it's inappropriate. Finally our voice as young journalists is a powerful tool which must be put to good use at all times in order to bring meaning to the journalism profession."

The opportunity is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any country, as well as recent graduates who will be aged 18-25 years old
on 1 July 2019.

Applicants should be able to speak English at an advanced level and need demonstrate that they are passionate about following a career in journalism.

Notes to editors

About Future News Worldwide

Future News Worldwide is a partnership between the British Council and some of the world's leading media organisations. It aims to assist young people to make global connections and develop a wide range of journalism skills. #FNW19

About the British Council.

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the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 65 million people directly and 731 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. We make a positive contribution to the countries we work with — changing lives by creating
and connections building opportunities, engendering trust. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive 15 per cent core funding grant from the I-JK government. britishcouncil.org