She discussed current the journalist's projects and asked for their expectations: “We would like to learn more about German media and trainings and jobs at Deutsche Welle.“ Media law, networks and marketing - Tarek Khello wants to improve his knowledge. He works as freelancer for a German public broadcaster.

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Ola Aljari reported on her research for the European Centre for Press & Media Freedom (ECPMF) on the media coverage on refugees in Greece.

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Syrian publisher Tarek Aziza (left) introduced his recent project: He works for the first bilingual newspaper for refugees: Abwab. The team wants to keep refugees informed about current discussions in Germany - and tries to help them to find their way.

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The newspaper started in December 2015. It is a free monthly newspaper and is distributed also in refugee camps. An online version exists, but no App.

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“Mobile Reporting - that's the future” says Petra Kohnen (DWA). "Everybody has a smartphone - and you just need one by yourself to publish good news and stories. You have to write a good business."

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Deutsche Welle Academy and Engagement Global provide special workshops for journalists from the global south at the conference “Bildkorrekturen”. Petra Kohnen also introduced trainings at the Academy to the journalists.

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We would like to thank Sabine Witt from Engagement Global for this great evening, as well as Jane Whyatt, project manager of ECPMF for the support.

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