BCMD to train more citizen journalists during upcoming workshop
Recent popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have revealed that every citizen can influence the course of events and their outcome. Online platforms and technology tools have given
citizens a voice that can now reach the world – unfiltered and in real-time – without the regulation of traditional gatekeepers in power. Given the limitations of media to tell every story, the responsibility falls on citizens to speak.
As a young and learning democracy, Bhutan is no different. A tremendous opportunity exists for Bhutan’s citizenry to engage and contribute to the media as citizen journalists. But not just any
citizen can contribute. Technology is not enough to ensure quality information – we need to be armed with ethical practices in acquiring that information.
From January 23 – 27, BCMD and friends will be leading a workshop training youth on the basic principles and practices of citizen journalism. Sessions will be led on interviewing, ethics, and report writing in addition to guided practical sessions in which students conduct fieldwork as citizen journalists. Members of Media Clubs at ILCS Takse, Royal Thimphu College, Rinchen High School, and Kelki High School will be in attendance.