By William N-lanjerborr Jalulah Journalism, they say, is the Fourth Estate because of its enormous role in the governance system of a country. Ghana is touted as the beacon of democracy in Africa because of her democratic credentials, following successive and successful elections since the advent...
On International Women's Day (March 8), WACC encouraged its networks, members and partners among civil society groups, associations of media practitioners and media organizations to participate in UNESCO’s Women make the news campaign. The campaign theme is Rural women’s access to media and information. WACC...
By Philip Lee, WACC Deputy-Director of Programmes This first film by the young director Nicolás Gil Lavedra, based on the life of Estela de Carlotto, recounts episodes in the private life of the president of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo. Its motto is, “Memory...
By Philip Lee, WACC Deputy-Director of Programmes Internews, the international non-profit organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, has published an important new toolkit. Called Speak Up, Speak Out: A Toolkit for Reporting on Human...
By Philip Lee, WACC Deputy-Director of Programmes This first film by the young director Nicolás Gil Lavedra, based on the life of Estela de Carlotto, recounts episodes in the private life of the president of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo. Its motto is, “Memory...
By Philip Lee, WACC Deputy-Director of Programmes With climate change and climate justice high on the global agenda, many development agencies have long been focusing on adaptation strategies. Sharing information and knowledge both nationally and inter-regionally is crucial, especially in regions prone to flooding and drought...
In this issue: WACC supports a radio station for peace in Sierra Leone. Radio Shalom will air programmes and stories seeking peace and reconciliation between different ethnic and religious groups. Also in this issue: WACC supports Media Responsibility project in Ghana. WACC supports UNESCO’s Women make the...
