The project’s two goals are to train students in basic journalism and computer skills, and to create a bilingual student-run newspaper published through the journalism club. To achieve these goals, the first objective is to hold a series of trainings on “Topics in Journalism” and “Computer Skills” for the students and the teacher supervisor, to be completed by March 2011. Local residents with experience in journalism and photography will conduct the trainings on a volunteer basis. Students in the journalism club will then create and publish the first edition of their newspaper by April 2011. A local English teacher will receive training and supervise the club to ensure sustainability after the volunteer departs. The equipment requested through the Partnership Program is essential to the project in order for the students to create and publish the newspaper. The printer will also aid the financial sustainability of the project by enabling students to produce copies of the newspaper for sale. This project builds the leadership capacity of student participants through their self-management of the journalism club; it transfers valuable skills and knowledge in writing and editing, graphic design and computer skills, as well as critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork; it also encourages changes in attitude and behavior by providing an outlet for active participation in civic society. In the Ukrainian educational system, creativity and individual initiative are not encouraged, and critical thinking and leadership skills are not taught or developed; this project heps address those needs.
Please consider making a tax deductible donation by clicking on the link below. Even $5 will help! The grant is not very large, but it needs to be funded quickly if the project is to be completed this semester. Thank you for your help!
https://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=donate.contribute.projDetail&projdesc=343-214
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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