Fourteen Filipino journalists dedicated to health and the environment in Mindanao
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Media for One healthHaving embraced the "One Health" scientific approach, 14 journalists participated in a training focused on interview and investigative techniques in Bukidnon, Mindanao.
From November 11 to 15, 2024, these journalists, who had previously been trained in the "One Health" approach by CFI in September in Manila as part of the Media One Health project, traveled to Mindanao to enhance their investigative and interviewing skills.
The earlier session had raised their awareness of the connections between human health, animal health, and the environment. This November training aimed to equip them with the ability to create engaging and accessible content using the "One Health" approach, making complex issues understandable to the public.
Peer exchanges
The training delved into the methodologies and tools necessary for conducting thorough investigations and producing impactful journalism. It also covered networking strategies and fact-checking, essential disciplines for combating misinformation related to health and environmental issues.
With considerable experience and most working for reputable news outlets, the journalists approached this training as a peer dialogue, aiming to inspire one another, develop new best practices, and apply them in their daily work. The trainers emphasized an interactive approach, utilizing practical case studies, shared experiences, and group exercises focused on journalistic investigation.
Time for hands-on experience
Décentralisée à Bukidnon dans le Mindanao, cette formation s’est aussi ancrée sur des mises en situation réelles, à la rencontre de communautés isolées ou de fondations travaillant à la préservation des écosystèmes tropicaux. Les journalistes ont ainsi pu créer des contenus sur place, sur les problématiques que rencontrent les populations locales.
Based in Bukidnon, Mindanao, this training emphasized real-life scenarios, engaging with remote communities and organizations dedicated to preserving tropical ecosystems.
Journalists had the opportunity to create content on-site, addressing the challenges faced by local populations.
From programs aimed at protecting endangered eagle species to initiatives safeguarding ancestral lands and local partnerships focused on community empowerment, these topics enriched the audiences of media outlets supported by CFI. The sessions even culminated in a live broadcast for Cignal TV, a beneficiary of the project.
This training marked the first step in a series of journalism workshops aimed at producing content that employs the "One Health" approach to raise awareness about health and environmental issues for their audiences.
The next phase will take this group to Bangkok, Thailand, in January 2025, where journalists will learn mobile filming techniques and engage with key stakeholders involved in the "One Health" initiative in the country.
