Trt World Citizen’s “Journalism For Juniors” starts online workshops

27 April 2020

Trt World Citizen’s “Journalism For Juniors” starts online workshops

‘Journalism for Juniors’ (J4J) was launched by TRT World Citizen – the social responsibility arm of Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT – with the slogan of ‘’Inspiring for Positive Change.’’ As in-person trainings have been temporarily put on hold due to the Covid-19 outbreak, J4J will continue its training online with a new series of workshops.

As many of TRT’s journalists continue to work and produce content from their homes, Journalism for Juniors is launching a new series to help you create content using just your smartphones. The workshops will be available via weekly online videos, with TRT staff serving as volunteer trainers.

The workshops will be hosted on the social media accounts of “TRT World Citizen” and “Journalism for Juniors” (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube) and will continue throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. The objective of the workshops is to help participants continue to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies related to journalism. The titles of some of the workshops are as follows: “Journalism 101”, “Storytelling”, “Video Journalism”, “Field Production”, “How to Use Social Media”, “Introduction to Youtube for beginners “, “Mobile Journalism” and “Image Capture with Camera”.

The Journalism for Juniors program gives the students an opportunity to learn new skills including: Mobile Journalism, Storytelling, Field Production, and Journalism Basics.

Through interactive workshops the program combines theory and the opportunity for students to practice new skills. The aim is to motivate, educate, and allow the students to express themselves in an impactful way.

(Source: TRT World press release)

DW launches several new social media formats

23 March 2020

DW launches several new social media formats

Many users worldwide are facing uncertainty regarding the coronavirus which has changed everyday life considerably within just a few weeks. DW is responding to the situation with several new social media offerings which will be launched this week. DW’s accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube in many languages are currently experiencing high viewing figures, showing trust and an increased global interest in DW’s independent reporting.

#InThisTogether

It can be comforting to think that all countries hit by the coronavirus crisis seem to be in this together. Everywhere, people are asking themselves questions such as: How do you maintain peace in the family if you are suddenly spending 24/7 together? How can social distancing be implemented without causing a feeling of loneliness? The English-language web series #InThisTogether with DW reporter Kiyo Dörrer explores these issues that concern everyone at the moment. It will be published on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook and shortly translated into other languages.

The format provides tips for the new everyday life, based on the findings of international experts and the experiences of users in many countries. In the first issue, Dörrer talks to Romain Charles of the European Space Agency (ESA) about his Mars500 mission, which involved him and five other volunteers simulating a stay of more than 500 days on planet Mars. Professor Rima Styra from the University of Toronto reports on her research on the psychological impact of individual isolation during the SARS pandemic in 2002/03. Users can send videos to the editorial team and ask questions using the hashtag #InThisTogether.

COVID-19 special on TV and YouTube

German and international experts, mainly scientists, will analyze a wide range of pandemic-related topics in the daily COVID-19 special which will be broadcast on DW’s English-language TV channel as well as on the DW News YouTube channel. The first issue deals with the so-called herd immunity, among other topics. A report shows how biotech company Qiagen is adapting to the high demand for its newly developed quick test for the coronavirus. The importance of home office for the working world in the future is also being examined. Additionally, experts from other continents will elaborate on the respective situations their regions are facing.

Bright Spots

In times of uncertainty, the need for positive, constructive news increases for some people. Users will be offered some “bright spots”, i.e. short pieces on Facebook or Instagram, social card or video to lighten the mood. Two examples are a spontaneous flashmob of applause for hospital staff or citizens singing together on their balconies.

DW Director General Peter Limbourg praised the creativity and stamina of the employees of Germany’s foreign broadcaster: “I’m impressed by how fast efficient models for a new form of teamwork have been created in this difficult situation. These enable our colleagues, most of whom are working from home now minimize the risk of contagion, to ensure a comprehensive range of information for our users around the world.”

DW News on social media:

https://twitter.com/dwnews

https://www.instagram.com/dwnews/

https://www.facebook.com/dw.deutschewelle/

https://www.youtube.com/dwnews

(Source: DW press release)

#StayAtHome: MBC GROUP’s Shahid offers free VIP subscription for all

19 March 2020

#StayAtHome: MBC GROUP’s Shahid offers free VIP subscription for all

Given the current circumstances, Shahid wants you to stay safe but also be able to enjoy your time, while you #StayAtHome. As one of several initiatives to bring an amazing array of premium entertainment choices to everyone across the region, MBC GROUP’s video on demand (VOD) platform is offering new users a one-month Shahid VIP subscription – for free – starting Friday 20 March.

Shahid VIP grants access to Shahid’s premium library of family entertainment, which includes binge worthy exclusive Shahid Premieres, Shahid Originals, Arabic movies fresh off the big screen, live TV channels in true HD quality, as well as diverse range of offerings to the entire family courtesy of Disney, Marvel, FOX, ABC Studios and more.

Here’s just a snapshot of what is in store…

Shahid PREMIERES

Shahid Premieres is dedicated to first-look exclusives from the world of cinema and television.

This month’s highlight is “Al Theeb fi Al Qleeb” (The Wolf in the Heart), which marks Saudi comedy icon Nasser Al-Qasabi’s return to theatre after 30 years. The play tells the story of an accountant who is accused of embezzlement and seeks to prove his innocence. Only he has to rely on the contradictory accounts of his family members regarding his case – will he be proven innocent?

Then there’s the film “Born a King” (Wulida Malikan), which documents the extraordinary true story of 13-year-old Faisal, the young son of the first King of Saudi Arabia, who in 1919 is sent on a diplomatic mission. In the frenetic post-WWI atmosphere, Faisal becomes the first Saudi royal to visit the UK on a politically precarious trip lasting five months. He ultimately becomes the hugely popular King of Saudi Arabia (1964-1975), implementing modernisation and reform.

Looking at series, “Domoa Farah” (Tears of Joy) starring Shujoun Al-Hajri, is a Khaleeji social drama that explores what happens when a holiday abroad turns into a nightmare for one Kuwaiti family, who lose their daughter in one of Georgia’s most dangerous forests.

Shahid ORIGINALS

Shahid Originals brings you a whole host of local and regional productions, set to include long-form content such as film and drama series, as well as short-form content.

Catch the exclusive Egyptian drama thriller, “Fe Kul Esboa Youm Gomaa” (Every Week Has A Friday), starring Menna Shalaby, Asser Yassine and Sawsan Badr. It tells the story of Laila, a girl with a mysterious past forced to live with a mentally challenged man “Emad”, in his house where a series of gruesome crimes happen every Friday.

Meanwhile, “Ahd El Dam” (Blood Oath), starring Bassel Khayat, is an action, suspense, drama that revolves around a man who mistakenly murders the daughter of a notorious drug dealer, which results in him forced into many situations and dilemmas to protect the ones he loves.

Be sure to catch a whole host of other content, including programmes courtesy of Disney, as well as other children’s shows, plus the biggest box-office hits.

THE MARVEL UNIVERSE

Get your superhero fix with an extensive catalogue of Marvel hits, such as “The Avengers”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “Iron Man”, “Captain America: Civil War” and “Thor”, exclusive till end of May.

DISNEY

Little (and big) kids will love catching up on releases from the happiest production company on earth! There’s “Moana”, “Beauty & The Beast”, “Muppets: Most Wanted”, and of course, “Frozen”.

Other fabulous blockbuster titles include “Up”, “Monster University”, and “Toy Story 3”.

To enjoy one free month of Shahid VIP, users must sign up between Friday 20 March and 5 April 2020. This promotion is exclusively available to new users in the Middle East region.

Those based in Egypt must register via DCB Vodafone.

(Source: MBC press release)

BBC News Pashto explores female issues in a special season of programming

3 March 2020

BBC News Pashto explores female issues in a special season of programming

BBC News Pashto has rolled out a season of content exploring key issues that matter to women in Afghanistan and Pakistan. For the eight-part weekly digital, TV and radio debate series, Let’s Talk (Razai Khabery Wakro), Sana Safi connects with prominent guests in studios in London, Kabul and other locations to discuss subjects such as domestic violence, female identity, women’s rights, and sexual and reproductive health. The digital and TV series, Determined Women (Hoodmany Khezy), profiles the accomplishments of outstanding Pashto-speaking women.

Conceived by BBC World Service’s Women’s Affairs reporter, Faranak Amidi, Let’s Talk is a women engagement series which has ran as part of BBC World Service’s output in Persian, Uzbek and Dari, evolving from an Instagram-focused project to its current, fully fledged version on the BBC News Pashto digital and TV platforms. Shorter versions of the weekly episodes will be broadcast as part of the BBC News Pashto flagship daily TV programme, World Right Now (Naray Da Wakht).

In the Wednesday 4 March edition focusing on domestic violence against women, Sana Safi is joined in a BBC studio in London by CEO of the Afghan Association Paiwand, Fahima Zahin; singer-songwriter Laila Khan in Peshawar; and Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commissioner Shabnam Salehi in Kabul.

The Wednesday 11 March edition is about the importance of recognising women’s independent identity in patriarchal societies, including the Afghan culture, where women are identified merely as extensions of their male family member – husband, father or brother – rather than themselves. Sana Safi connects with singer-songwriter Ghezaal Enayat in Istanbul; Afghan diaspora activist Spojmai Ibrahimzai in London; and journalist, activist and founder of the Waak Movement of women’s empowerment, Sana Ejaz, in Peshawar.

On Wednesday 18 March, to look at how women’s awareness of their rights can bring about positive change, Sana Safi is joined by singer, Goodar Zazai, and former Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commissioner, Mariam Zurmati, in Kabul; and Saima Khan of the Shahid Afridi Foundation in London.

Throughout March, on BBC News Pashto TV and BBC Pashto website bbc.com/pashto and Facebook, the daily series Determined Women features outstanding Afghan and Pakistani women, be it politicians, musicians, artists, businesswomen or sportswomen.

The BBC News Pashto TV programme, BBC Naray Da Wakht, is broadcast live from London on Shamshad TV in Afghanistan and Mashriq TV in Pakistan. The programme is also available on demand globally, via the BBC News Pashto YouTube channel and Facebook page. BBC News Pashto also connects with its audiences on Twitter and Instagram.

The BBC reaches more than 12m people in Afghanistan weekly. BBC News Afghan service in Dari and Pashto is part of the BBC World Service which delivers news content around the world in English and 41 other language services, on radio, TV and digital. BBC World Service reaches a weekly audience of 319m. As part of BBC World Service, BBC Learning English teaches English to global audiences. BBC News attracts a weekly global audience of 394m people to its international services including BBC World Service, BBC World News television channel and bbc.com/news.

NHK WORLD TV programme highlights for December

25 November 2019

These are some of the programme highlights of NHK WORLD TV for the month of December:

Baja’s Studio [December 27] Dreams are the stock-in-trade of KOHATA Anime Studio. The people of this fictional facility take care of Baja, a creature that looks something like a hamster. One evening, when Baja peeks outside, he sees a cat attacking his friend, a duck. Baja embarks on a mysterious nighttime mission, hoping to rescue his companion. Directed by Ichiro Miyoshi , Animation: Kyoto Animation

ABU TV Song Festival in Tokyo [Part 1: December 29; Part 2: December 30] Top musicians from 11 countries and regions presented a multi-cultural extravaganza at the 8th “ABU TV Song Festival” of Asia and the Pacific. Shingo Murakami, the MC of “SONGS OF TOKYO,” hosts the performance. Hey! Say! JUMP and Joe Hisaishi, both from Japan, join artists from other places, including A. R. Rahman, Na Ying and TWICE. Tune in for a tuneful tour of this part of the world.

Home Sweet Tokyo, Season 3 [Saturdays in December] Still just a few months into their move to Tokyo, life is hectic as ever for Bryan and the Matsuyama-Jenkins family! “Home Sweet Tokyo Season 3” takes the family from bizarre Japanese business meetings and British tea parties, to peaceful rural rice fields and summer festivals, as Bryan & Itsuki, together with their daughter Alice and her traditional grandfather Tsuneo, work together to adjust to their new life in Tokyo.

Somewhere Street [Sundays] A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.

[Source: NHK WORLD TV press release]