Deadline: October 15, 2023
Applications are open for the Gothe-Institut Cairo Cultural Journalism Program 2023-2024. Artists and people who work in cultural fields in the provinces in Egypt are supported through various programs. In Egypt, cultural life is heavily concentrated in Cairo. This project aims to focus more on the provinces and strengthen cultural initiatives outside Cairo.
This year, the Goethe-Institut Cairo launches the Cultural Journalism Program in the provinces of Egypt to enhance the visibility of cultural events through more extensive coverage. Participants expand their knowledge in the field of cultural journalism while participating in workshops on topics such as journalistic skills and ethics, multimedia articles, photo and video journalism, and review and analysis of artistic works. Additionally, a press trip through Egypt takes place and the program is accompanied by experienced mentors.
Each workshop will last for 2-3 days from 10 am till 4 pm at Goethe-Institut Kairo. The exact workshop dates will be announced timely enough before each workshop. The Goethe-Institut reserves the right to change the dates of the workshops if necessary. This remains within the narrowest possible limits. The workshops will be held in Arabic.
Benefits
- 4 workshops in the field of cultural journalism
- Participants from outside Cairo will receive a limited transportation allowance for public transportation as well as accommodation in a hotel during the duration of the 4 workshops in Cairo
- Mentorship
- An organized press trip to different cultural activities in Egypt including a limited transportation allowance for public transportation and accommodation in a hotel during the trip
Eligibility
- Applicants must be journalists based in Egypt and have an experience of not less than two years.
- Applicants must show interest in cultural work in the provinces.
- Applicants must commit to attending the workshops and covering at least one cultural activity in one of the provinces in Egypt.
Selection Criteria
- Completeness: The application is complete and the information is included in its entirety.
- Motivation: The motivation to participate in the program and covering activities outside Cairo is convincing.
- Relevance: The applicant will highly benefit from participating in the program.
- Experience: The applicant shows sufficient experience in the field of journalism (at least two years).
- Quality: The previous journalistic work is promising.
Application
All applications will be reviewed by a jury who will select participants of the program. All applicants will be informed until end of October. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
For more information, visit Gothe-Institut Cairo.
