Internet Access and Training Program (IATP)

For the last several months, IATP focused on development of journalism skills among Turkmen youth, contributing to the development sustainable independent press in the country. Over 20 high school students completed distance learning courses on journalism through IATP’s online portal, participated in trainings on the basics of journalism, and launched a new online forum with their ideas about recent changes in the educational system after the presidential elections. Young journalists, empowered by IATP’s free training and web hosting services, are working on developing a new news portal to provide independent information about the country.

For the last several months, IATP focused on development of journalism skills among Turkmen youth, contributing to the development sustainable independent press in the country. Over 20 high school students completed distance learning courses on journalism through IATP’s online portal, participated in trainings on the basics of journalism, and launched a new online forum with their ideas about recent changes in the educational system after the presidential elections. Young journalists, empowered by IATP’s free training and web hosting services, are working on developing a new news portal to provide independent information about the country.

Youth journalists use the Internet
to post informative weblogs

Nearly 20 young journalists and Journalism Department students advanced their professional skills and knowledge by learning new online journalism tips, launching blogs, and learning about professional development programs for journalists. Eighteen young journalists and students of the Journalism Department at Kyzylorda State University (KSU) learned to conduct cross checking, use search engines and other online resources to research and investigate sensitive issues, and discussed the activities of Adil Soz, an international foundation for freedom of the press, and the Media Club of Kazakhstan’s Union of Journalists.

Youth journalists use the Internet
to post informative weblogs

Nearly 20 young journalists and Journalism Department students advanced their professional skills and knowledge by learning new online journalism tips, launching blogs, and learning about professional development programs for journalists. Eighteen young journalists and students of the Journalism Department at Kyzylorda State University (KSU) learned to conduct cross checking, use search engines and other online resources to research and investigate sensitive issues, and discussed the activities of Adil Soz, an international foundation for freedom of the press, and the Media Club of Kazakhstan’s Union of Journalists.

Media Outlets throughout Eurasia Rely on IATP for Free Access to Sources and Audiences