Aga Khan Foundation Canada: Young Professionals Programme in Media
The Young Professionals Programme in Media (YPM), sponsored by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) in collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is designed to develop leadership and management skills and promote learning for outstanding young Canadian journalists who have a desire and an aptitude to work effectively in today's global media environment. Successful candidates will undertake an eight month placement with the Nation Media Group, in East Africa, which includes The Nation newspaper in Nairobi, the Monitor in Kampala, the East African in Dar es Salaam and several broadcast holdings.
Listing Details
Organization Name
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Organization Mandate
Aga Khan Foundation is a non-profit international agency that supports social development programmes in Asia and Africa. As a member of the worldwide Aga Khan Development Network, the Foundation works to address the root causes of poverty: finding and sharing “Smart Solutions” that help improve the quality of life for poor communities.
Address
360 Albert Street, Suite 1220, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1R 7X7
Telephone
(1) 613-237-2532
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Regions
Duration
6-12 months, 12 months+
Age (min)
19
Age (max)
30
Price range
n/a
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airfare, Insurance, Meals
Application process and requirements
For further information please contact AKFC directly.
Student status required?
No
Qualifications required
College Diploma