Liberian journalists secure 140 India training slots
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia has secured 140 training opportunities in India for women journalists, focusing on digital media and leadership.
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has secured 140 training slots for Liberian women journalists to participate in professional media exchanges and training programs in India for the 2026–27 period. The opportunity was confirmed following a meeting between FeJAL President Lisa T. Diasay and India’s Ambassador to Liberia, Manoj Bihari Verma, at the Indian Embassy in Monrovia. This initiative aims to enhance skills in emerging areas of journalism and media technology, including digital journalism and artificial intelligence.
FeJAL requested increased capacity-building opportunities, emphasizing the need for training in digital journalism, AI, technology, newsroom leadership, and professional exchanges. Ambassador Verma stated that the 140 slots are part of India’s Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program and are open to qualified Liberians. He also highlighted scholarship opportunities through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) as part of India’s commitment to human-capacity development in Liberia.
The discussions also explored extending these opportunities beyond Monrovia, with FeJAL proposing closer collaboration with county-based journalists to improve access to information about India-supported programs in sectors like agriculture, health, and education. Ambassador Verma welcomed the proposal, agreeing to use FeJAL’s media network to disseminate information about the embassy’s programs and future opportunities, ensuring broader benefit for women journalists across Liberia.
Why it mattersLiberian women journalists are affected by gaining access to 140 training slots in India to improve their professional skills and international exposure.