Deadline: 7 June 2015
Open to: young journalists between 20-30 years old from around the world
Venue: 6 to 13 September 2015, Gdańsk, Poland
Description
The European Solidarity Centre, New Eastern Europe, Eastbook.eu and the Marshal of Pomeranian Voivodeship are pleased to invite young journalists to the eleventh edition of the Solidarity Academy which will be held in Gdańsk from 6 to 13 September 2015. The Solidarity Academy is an international educational project aimed at maintaining and developing the tradition of the Solidarity Movement. During the project, 16 young journalists will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn skills necessary for the work of any young and ambitious journalist or a commentator/columnist who is not indifferent to issues such as geopolitics or liberation movements on both the global and the European scale.
Workshops will be both theoretical and practical. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in shared activities but they will be also divided into comfy groups and smaller teams during the journalistic task in Kaliningrad. The result of the journalistic workshops will be the final publication and the debate/panel discussion in Kaliningrad – fully prepared by the participants with the support of experts. The working language of the Solidarity Academy is English.
Eligibility
Young journalists between 20-30 years old from around the world.
Costs
Organizers cover the costs of travel (up to 400 zł/100 €) and accommodation in Gdańsk and all costs connected with the trip to Kaliningrad (including costs of visa).
How to apply?
To apply you have to fill out the online application form.
For more information, please download the official call, check the facebook page or see the programme.