Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) has announced the relaunch of its “Tech for Journalists” training, according to an official X post.
MMfD, which is a digital rights and media literacy nonprofit based in Islamabad, Pakistan, announced the training sessions on Tuesday. The sessions are aimed at journalists looking to build their capacity in the areas of technology related to journalism.
The training will focus on various important topics, specifically virtual private networks (VPNs), encryption, and secure browsing, according to the post. It will facilitate journalists in navigating the digital landscape, enabling them to “enhance their technological skills and knowledge”.
The sessions will be held online from February 13 to February 15, 2025. The duration of each session is two hours and participants have the option to choose from two different dates.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, February 13 (today). Interested participants can apply via the given form by 6pm.
“Tech for Journalists” is a nationwide initiative by MMfD with the objective of empowering journalists with essential technological skills and knowledge. The organisation has previously held trainings in different cities, including Lahore and Karachi.
