General Info
InfoNile invites applications from youth activists from the Nile Basin countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Sudan and Sudan) for an activists training program.
This program is in partnership with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, with funding from JRS Biodiversity Foundation and IHE Delft’s Water and Development Partnership Programme. The activists program seeks to enhance science communication among youth activists by equipping them with skills to effectively communicate and amplify stories around critical water issues. This includes addressing the widespread contamination that affects lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, leading to the severe degradation of aquatic ecosystems and exacerbating water scarcity. The result is not only the destruction of vital aquatic habitats but also the increased difficulty in accessing clean and safe water, which is crucial for both human survival and environmental health.
Through this program, we aim to empower activists to highlight these pressing challenges and drive meaningful action towards sustainable water management and conservation.
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Training Overview
The training webinar series will delve into the concept of science communication, its significance, and various methods for effectively conveying scientific information. These sessions will equip youth activists with essential skills in science communication, emphasizing the creation of impactful messages and the utilization of digital tools to amplify water-related issues. Participants will gain proficiency in engaging their audience, fostering media relationships, and developing strategic campaigns to raise awareness and inspire action.
Following the training webinars, activists will be required to submit initial pitch proposals for their water-related campaign ideas. These proposals should outline how they envision collaborating with an InfoNile journalist to amplify a specific water story. Exceptional campaigns demonstrating potential impact, innovation, and alignment with the program’s goals will be awarded small grants and mentorship to support the creation of campaigns centered around the journalists’ stories.
Eligibility
- The Activist training program is open to all youth activists in the Nile Basin countries, with a special focus on activists interested in addressing water issues.
- Applicants must have access to the internet or a smartphone, be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, and reside in the Nile Basin during the training and campaign periods.
- Applicants should be enthusiastic about engaging on social media, as the content produced from their campaigns will be shared and promoted across platforms. Active participation in pushing this content forward is essential.
- Candidates should be able to fully engage in all scheduled sessions and activities.
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Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated and selected against the following criteria;
- Demonstrated a record of community mobilization and collaboration to mitigate water issues
- Commitment and preparedness to build a good relationship with community authorities and collaborate with stakeholders including journalists, researchers and policy makers.
- Demonstrate commitment to collaborate with journalists to work and conduct water activism either within your local community or on a cross-border water challenge within the Nile Basin countries
