Understanding the importance of the academic capacity building and professional safety of journalists, and the key role that education plays in strengthening the function of media outlets, the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Faculty of Journalism of Alberoni University to work together on areas such as education, research, and capacity building of journalists and students of journalism.
Based on the MoU, which was signed to enhance the knowledge and skills of journalists and provide practical learning opportunities for journalism students, both parties committed to cooperate in the following areas: organizing workshops and training programs, facilitating internship opportunities, referring professors and experts for conducting training programs, facilitating referred journalists’ access to the university’s scientific and digital resources, as well as collaboration in other areas.
Jamil Weqar, head of the AJSC, at the meeting held to sign this MoU, said that the media community of the country needs professional and specialist work force, adding that the MoU can play a crucial role in bridging the existing gaps in this area.
Furthermore, Professor Mohammad Agha Elham, head of Faculty of Journalism of Alberoni University, in this meeting, stated that signing of this MoU, in addition to other aspects, will facilitate practical learning opportunities for the students of this school enabling them to better learn the media work.
The MoU consists of eight articles and is applicable for one year from the date of signing and can be extended with the written agreement of both parties.
AJSC has been consistently working for the capacity building and enhancing journalists and media workers’ skills in the country.
