The Gambia Press Union wants reporters to help create better stories about young people. At a three-day class in Mansakonko, the GPU asked news writers to avoid wrong ideas and false claims about youth. Modou S. Joof taught the class and pushed for honest reporting on young activists and their community work. He talked about how journalists should tell powerful stories that let young voices be heard.
Joof said blogs and social media give great chances to share youth stories. He also taught about keeping information safe online and protecting news sources. The class learned ways to fight back against online bullies and threats. They practiced checking facts to make sure readers can trust what they write about young people.
Freedom House speaker Alhagie S. Nyang explained why young people matter in building democracy. He showed how youth can lead changes and stand up against unfair treatment. Nyang called for better laws and policies that would help more young citizens join in government decisions and social movements.
Action Aid's Sulayman Ceesay discussed how the news helps create good government and keeps leaders honest. He also showed how the media can get more young people interested in community issues. The training covered many ways to use digital tools for youth involvement and careful fact-checking to ensure that news stays fair and correct when covering youth topics.
Joof said blogs and social media give great chances to share youth stories. He also taught about keeping information safe online and protecting news sources. The class learned ways to fight back against online bullies and threats. They practiced checking facts to make sure readers can trust what they write about young people.
Freedom House speaker Alhagie S. Nyang explained why young people matter in building democracy. He showed how youth can lead changes and stand up against unfair treatment. Nyang called for better laws and policies that would help more young citizens join in government decisions and social movements.
Action Aid's Sulayman Ceesay discussed how the news helps create good government and keeps leaders honest. He also showed how the media can get more young people interested in community issues. The training covered many ways to use digital tools for youth involvement and careful fact-checking to ensure that news stays fair and correct when covering youth topics.
