Together with a Ugandan non-profit partner we finally had our second workshop in Uganda. Together with them we developed a capacity building program that helped cover the 2016 general elections in Uganda by an independent media outlet. Reaching both Ugandans and abroad. Story4change has visited the non-profit in Uganda two times and they have visited the us in Stockholm one time.
During this period we’ve collaboratively developed a strong concept for a capacity building program which helped spark a debate of human rights in Uganda and it gave 10 journalists the capacity to independently report on corruption and violations of human rights on minorities such as LGBTI. It was held in February 2015, outside Kampala.
When picking participants in an early stage, we were targeting young independent journalists and activists in Uganda who are interested in reporting on human rights violations in the country. All of them were interested in the new opportunities created by the internet and new media tools and are eager to learn how to use them.
These people are the future of Ugandan journalism and independent media. These are to become a new force to reckon with who can make sure that democracy, freedom of speech, expression, assembly and association and general human rights are respected, protected and better enjoyed in Uganda. Leading up to the 2016 general election in the country they will be essential in making other voices heard and provide and equal opportunity to all players in the electoral processes.
Objectives with the workshop:
- To raise awareness of human rights violations in Uganda in the build up to the 2016 general elections.
- To document and develop a documentary on the situation in Uganda showcasing.
- To build the technical capacity of young Ugandan journalists and activists in video journalism.
- To provide equal opportunities to online expression platforms for all politicians leading up to the 2016 general elections.