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Description
At CRDC, we believe that an informed voice can transform a community. Through the VOCE program, we offer young people the opportunity to learn how to create quality journalistic content, investigate local issues, and become agents of change through the power of words.
Participants will have access to specialized training, practical workshops, and individual mentorship, and their articles will be published both on the CRDC website and on the national community journalism platform www.jurnalist.md.
Objectives
Developing journalistic skills and critical thinking among young people.
Creating a network of community journalists who monitor local issues and promote transparency.
Encouraging impactful writing through reports, interviews, and digital storytelling.
Training young people as opinion leaders capable of bringing positive change to their communities.
Methodology
The program is structured in several stages, combining theory with practice and personalized mentorship
1
Participant Selection
Identifying young people passionate about journalism and civic storytelling.
2
Community Journalism Lab
Two days of intensive training in interview techniques, digital storytelling, reporting, and writing.
3
Individual Mentorship
Each participant works alongside an experienced journalist on research, writing, and editing.
4
Article Publication
Participants' materials are promoted on the CRDC website and on the www.jurnalist.md platform.
5
Ongoing Mentorship Sessions
Individual or group meetings, online and offline, for continuous development of journalistic skills.
6
Information and Advocacy Campaigns
Participants raise awareness of community issues through articles, reports, and media campaigns.
7
Methodological support for cooperation with LPAs
Guidance and resources for facilitating dialogue with local public authorities and identifying solutions.
What we offer
Trainings with journalists and media experts where young people learn to write, investigate, and communicate effectively.
Practical workshops in storytelling, interviewing, and reporting to develop authentic journalistic skills.
Individual mentorship to support each young reporter in finding their voice.
Opportunity to publish articles in national and local media through the community journalism network.
Information and advocacy campaigns through which young people bring community issues to public attention.
Areas of involvement
1
Interview and reporting techniques
How to identify relevant topics and build a powerful story.
2
Article writing and digital storytelling
How to create clear, concise, and impactful content.
3
Investigating community issues
How to collect accurate information and support local transparency.
4
Advocacy and promoting transparency
How to use journalism to draw attention to community issues.
5
Creating multimedia content
Using photography, videography, and social media to increase story visibility.
Beneficiaries
To young people, civic activists, teachers, and other community members interested in promoting responsible journalism.
To NGOs and local institutions that wish to support the development of an independent community press.
Expected results
30+ community articles and reports published.
1
20+ participants trained in community journalism.
2
Development of an active community of citizen journalists.
3
Increased civic engagement and transparency through relevant journalistic content.
4
Impact and testimonials
Denisa Gațanoga, community journalist
“Writing articles gave me the opportunity to share ideas, discuss issues, and find solutions. Through community journalism, we can inspire, educate, and positively influence the community, and participating in this project helped me grow personally and bring attention to my hometown. Even though it seemed difficult at first, I gained confidence and started writing about local problems. I really enjoyed attending the meeting with the local authorities, where I learned new things, discussed solutions, and understood the steps needed to solve local issues.”
Denisa Gațanoga, community journalist
It was an experience I had long been waiting to live, and A.O. C.R.D.C. gave me this opportunity. At first, it was difficult for me to write about an issue in my community because I rarely faced challenges that bothered me constantly, and even if I didn’t like certain things around me, I didn’t have the strength to speak up or get more involved in solving community problems. After completing this task, I began to see everything around me differently, from a new perspective, realizing that there are indeed community challenges. I had the chance to meet new people, with whom I might collaborate in the future and from whom I can receive advice and opinions. I really liked the atmosphere of the organization — everyone was very friendly and open to new adventures.
Partners and Funders
This program is implemented by the Regional Center for Community Development with the support of:
