Physical Safety and Hostile Environment Training

The International Women’s Media Foundation is excited to announce its Physical Safety and Hostile Environment Training to help improve the ability of journalists to report safely in an increasingly complex world, and improve their situational awareness, self-defense and first aid skills.

The Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from April 11-13, participants will arrive to the training venue on April 10 and depart April 14.

This opportunity is part of the Safety in Numbers program, a collaborative effort led by ACOS Alliance, IFEX, International Women’s Media Foundation, and Media Defence to support free and independent media in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia Pacific.

Topics

During their HEFAT courses, journalists participate in both classroom-based learning and scenarios to simulate situations that journalists may realistically encounter in the field, designed specifically for their regional context. Some of the topics covered in trainings may include:

• Emergency First Aid Digital Security
• Self Defense
• Hotel Security/Personal Security
• Civil Unrest/Demonstrations
• Situational Awareness
• Emotional Care
• Kidnapping
• Navigating Checkpoints
• Reaction under Gunfire

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to journalists of all genders, both staff and freelance in sub-Saharan Africa to help them stay safe in their work.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.