Chevening Mentoring Scheme for Pakistani journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 16 February 2022

The British High Commission in Islamabad has introduced the Chevening Mentoring Scheme for aspiring journalists. This program focuses on women and minorities, offering mentorship from experienced fellows.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—The British High Commission in Islamabad has announced the launch of the Chevening Mentoring Scheme for budding journalists. The program is in connection with the celebration of 75 years of UK-Pakistan ties.

The three-month program targets women and minorities working for media outlets or freelance journalists across Pakistan.

Fellows from the flagship Chevening South Asia Journalism Program will mentor those picked to join the scheme. They will share their knowledge and experience with young journalists on one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as group discussions.

The British High Commission inaugurated a successful, similar mentorship program targeted at lawyers and entrepreneurs in 2020. Its second phase was launched last year, during which Chevening alumni mentored a group of eight women and two men. The participants benefitted in a wide range of areas, enabling them to become thought leaders and drive positive change in their chosen field.

KEY POINTS:

• Program celebrates 75 years of UK-Pakistan ties.
• Targets women and minorities in journalism.
• One-on-one coaching and group discussions provided.
• Successor to previous mentorship programs in law and entrepreneurship.
• Aims to empower young journalists to drive positive change.