Centre for Civil Society Strengthening has trained journalists in Mangochi District in investigative skills to enhance coverage of human rights issues.
Speaking on Saturday during the closing of a two-day training held in the district, the organisation’s programme officer Sheena Majawa urged journalists to write more investigative stories to uncover hidden issues in society.
She said: “We wanted to empower journalists to produce well-researched investigative stories and contribute to the protection of human rights.
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“We expect journalists to now produce impactful and analytical stories that will advance the advocacy of people’s rights.”
Majawa said her organisation is implementing a Connect, Defend, Act (CDA) Sustainable Action Fund (SAF) project, which seeks to promote inclusive participation, protection of human rights and democratic governance.
She urged journalists to amplify the voices of citizens whose rights may be threatened or ignored.
Malawi Broadcasting Corporation journalist Davie Omar thanked the organisation for the training.
“We pay to get trained in this kind of work; others apply and go outside the country. But look at us here, we have received it without paying anything. We say thank you,” he said.
On his part, MacDonald Kambewa of Malawi News Agency described the training as eye-opening, saying it equipped him with new investigative skills and knowledge he previously lacked.
“The training will help improve the quality and depth of my reporting in human rights issues,” he said.
The workshop was funded by Hivos and forms part of the organisation’s broader efforts to build media capacity and promote accountability through strengthened civic engagement.
