JOIN OUR SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM STUDY PROGRAM TO LEARN THE TENETS AND NUANCES OF SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM AND PRODUCE A SOLUTIONS STORY ABOUT CHANGEMAKERS RESPONDING TO CHRONIC SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AROUND PICTURESQUE LAKE ATITLAN.
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Situated in the Guatemala southwestern highlands, Lago Atitlan is large inland lake sitting in a massive volcanic crater ringed by Mayan villages, striking cliffs, steep hills and three towering volcanoes. The stunning lake is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Guatemala and was described by lonely plant as being the 'closest thing to Eden on Earth'.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Accommodation in a semi-private homestay or boutique hostel (breakfast included)
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Pre- and post-arrival orientation and onsite coordinator
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Welcome day consisting of a local neighborhood walking tour, team-building excursion and welcome dinner
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Educational briefings and workshops on the theory and practice of Solutions Journalism, including guest lectures from professional journalists and thought leaders
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Weekly networking events with journalists, community leaders and/or changemakers to facilitate and accelerate community and industry immersion
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Personal development workshops
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Logistical support & access to translators for field trips (as required)
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Access to a ‘base camp’ to learn and work (including free coffee, tea, water and Wi-Fi)
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Mentored collaborative production of one (1) solutions story, peer review sessions and guidance on how to pitch the story to editors
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A special end of program presentation/community event
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Shared airport transfers
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Certificate of completion
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Post program, a SJWB e-magazine featuring participants profiles and a compilation of solutions stories produced during the program
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Fundraising advice​
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Plus more value adds still in the works!
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COST: USD $3,300
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LEARN
how to produce
high-impact solutions stories
CONNECT
with changemakers responding to problems in their community
WRITE
a solutions story in collaboration with a local journalism student
PITCH
your completed story
to a news outlet
(with a little help from us!*)