Name: Mental Health in African Newsrooms: Experiences and Learnings from Women in Media
Start: 2024-10-08T16:00:00+0200
End: 2024-10-08T16:50:00+0200

Tuesday October 8, 2024 16:00 - 16:50 CEST

English

Five African women in the media open up and share their individual - and yet common - mental health challenges, having worked for decades in newsrooms, a highly stressful and demanding professional environment. How have they dealt with some of the stressors specifically affecting the journalistic profession, such as hyperconnectivity, being available 24/7, limited recognition, attacks against the media, low pay, sexual harassment, online abuse or exposure to traumatic content? What have they learned along the way? Which strategies and tactics are they applying for themselves and their teams to make journalism a healthier profession?

Moderators

Kim Brice

Co-founder, Secretary of the Board, Trainer and Coach, The Self-Investigation

Kim is one of the co-founders of The Self-Investigation. She provides personal leadership and burnout coaching as well as mindfulness-based stress reduction and resilience trainings to a broad public, including journalists and change makers. Prior to starting her personal development... Read More →

Kepher Otieno

Regional Editor/ Senior Writer, Media Max

Kepher Otieno is an award-winning journalist, consulting editor, passionate writer, trainer and a public policy analyst. He has reported several stories from various counties in Kenya for The Standard Newspapers, Currently, The People Daily, K24 Digital and for The official County... Read More →

Speakers

Betty Komujuni

Tv / Radio Presenter and Sales Executive, TV West - Vision Group

My name is Betty Komujuni a presenter at Tv West under Vision Group. I am a qualified Human Resource Graduate with an honors degree from Makerere University, I hold a diploma in Education (Secondary) from Kyambogo University, and also hold a series of certificates in Journalism and... Read More →

Amaka Okoye

Correspondent, DW, Deutsche Welle (DW)

Amaka Okoye is a seasoned and resolute journalist who has practiced in and outside of Nigeria. She has degrees in both Journalism and Maritime Administration and Management. She is currently a Correspondent for German Broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW.)She has covered varied beats on... Read More →

Joyce Shebe

Chief Editor, Clouds Media Group

Joyce Shebe stands as one of Tanzania's prominent female journalists, with over 20 years of experience in both traditional and digital media.She specializes in investigative reporting, especially on gender issues.Currently, she serves as the Chief Editor at Clouds Media Group, overseeing... Read More →

Perina Niza

Senior Programs Producer, PLFM

I am Perina Niza Wahara an accomplished journalist with over a decade of experience navigating the dynamic landscape of media and communication. My journey has taken me from a junior reporter to senior leadership roles, honing my skills in storytelling, leadership, and advocacy along... Read More →

Emang Mutapati

Independent journalist, The Voice Newspaper Botswana

Tuesday October 8, 2024 16:00 - 16:50 CEST
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