Description
The Fellows would use social media and internet based platforms such as blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Instagram, Tumblr etc. to do round-the-clock reporting of what is happening at World Conference on Youth (WCY). The team would use social and new media to translate the discussions taking place at WCY to youth-friendly, compelling and understandable language. They are also expected to use creative and new media such as info-graphics, memes, photo essays, video clips etc.
As a group of independent young people reporting from their own perspectives the Fellows would give a raw take on what is happening in Colombo and also help bring the voices of the many that can’t attend WCY to the discussion table. In addition to their role as ‘Negotiaton Trackers’, the fellows are also encouraged to work on human-interest or feature stories revolving around the conference. Furthermore, the Fellows would also be expected to contribute to the daily newsletter that would be issued each morning at WCY.
Eligibility
A team of 30 Social Media Fellows aged between 18 and 29 years would be selected for WCY- comprising of young bloggers and social media activists (20 fellows from around the world and 10 fellows from Sri Lanka). The language for the blogging competition would be English. However, applicants who could blog in multiple languages would be given special consideration.
Costs
For selected delegates, facilitators or social media fellows the travel costs to Sri Lanka and board, lodging and local travel costs during the days of the conference will be borne by the organisers.
Deadline: 10 March 2014
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