Egypt
"Covering a Revolution" Reporting Fellowship
This enormous change taking place throughout the region makes it even more important for America to show common cause and expand bonds with the people of the Arab and Muslim world. Likewise, the relationship between Egypt and the United States has never been so important
The Open Hands Initiative, together with international news website GlobalPost, partnered in October 2011 to produce a fellowship program for young journalists to help build the connection between America and Egypt.
The Reporting Fellowship program entitled "Covering a Revolution" consisted of a 10-day seminar and field-reporting fellowship for 17 young American and Egyptian journalists in Cairo, Egypt from October 12 to 23, 2011.
"I learned a lot about both Egyptians and Americans...that we're all so different but that we share curiosity and a passion for what we do." |
These fellows had the unique opportunity to work together in teams to produce a 25-part “Special Report” published on GlobalPost that covered the impact of the revolution in Egypt. The Reporting Fellowship not only helped hone the fellows' skills as investigative journalists, but served to build lasting bonds between our two countries.
More details on the project and its sponsors can be found at GlobalPost and on the Media & Democracy page of the Open Hands Initiative website. You can also learn about our reporting fellows, as well as our seminar leaders, special guest speakers, and partners.
Documentary Video: "Covering a Revolution"
The following documentary video gives an in depth look at the Reporting Fellowship program, and features interviews with the fellows, seminar leaders, and Chairman of the Open Hands Initiative.
Covering a Revolution: A Documentary about the Open Hands Initiative & GlobalPost Reporting Fellowship is also available on Vimeo.
