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African journalists directly trained by jhr: over 2000

Human Rights stories JHR has directly helped to produce: more than 3000

Reach of jhr's African media partners: over 20 million people weekly

Countries jhr has worked in: 16

jhr works to improve human rights awareness in some of the most difficult environments on earth. By concentrating our programs in post-conflict African countries like the Congo (DRC), Liberia and Sierra Leone, jhr is improving human rights where they are most at risk.

jhr’s programs are based around its innovative 'reciprocal change' model of development. In short, jhr partners with local media organizations to reach millions of people at risk of abuse with information on how to protect their rights, and the rights of others.

jhr uses this approach because of the media's tremendous reach. A single radio station in the Congo can inform thousands of Congolese people about rights in their own language. This allows jhr’s programs to be highly efficient and effective, providing maximum impact for donor funds.

Together with our local partners, jhr is ensuring the media reaches its true potential as an agent for positive social change.

Nikki Whaites, jhr's International Programs Director talks about jhr and the media in the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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jhr HEAD OFFICE

Communications and PR Intern
Positions:1 - Location: Toronto, Ontario (Head Office)
Posted: August 5, 2010 - Deadline: September 1, 2010

Graphic Designers, Animators and Developers (volunteer)
Location: Toronto
Posted: Feb. 26, 2009 - Deadline: rolling

jhr INTERNATIONAL

Journalism Trainers: Liberia
Positions: 2 - Location: Liberia
Posted: August 10, 2010 - Deadline: August 30, 2010

Workshop Facilitator
Positions: 1 - Location: Liberia
Posted: August 10, 2010 - Deadline: August 30, 2010

jhr travels to Africa with Editor of the Toronto Star

jhrs International Programs Director Rachel Pulfer recently spent three weeks traveling though Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Editor of the Toronto Star, Michael Cooke. Cooke conducted three workshops in Ghana and four workshops in the DRC on topics such as freedom of the press, investigative journalism and good governance. His workshops were attended by three hundred journalists, journalism students, editors and publishers.

Click here to read Rachel's article.

jhr to send 40 more young Canadians to Africa

In collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), jhr will be sending 40 interns to work with and learn from jhr’s media partners in Malawi and Ghana over the next two years. The internship program serves as a way to give Canadian youth work experience in developing countries. The first group of interns depart in early July, with placements in Star Radio, the Daily Times and Capital Radio in Malawi and Critical TV and the Daily Guide in Ghana.

Social Media is transforming jhr! Get involved!

Social media is completely transforming the media landscape and jhr believes that it can be actively used to spread human rights awareness and incite change. We need you to consume, share, and encourage the production of rights media by blogging, tweeting, or sharing on Facebook, stories which have the real potential to change lives. Where and how do you start?

Click here to find out.

Abu-Bakarr Alpha Jalloh

Works for:
ABC TV, Freetown (formerly)
Intern with jhr (currently)
Country: Sierra Leone
Trained by: Greg Crompton

jhr means a lot to journalists here in Sierra Leone. I speak to reporter's everyday and tell them I am an intern with jhr. They're surprised and think I am so lucky. Now I can't get a rest from reporters calling me to find out how they can become an intern! I believe most reporters will benefit greatly from jhr-training - I know my reporting has improved a great deal.

jhr Denison High School

City: Newmarket, Ontario
Started: September 2008
President: Evan Hoyle
Vice President: Gemerdine Maravilla
Recent Event(s): Speak Silence

On November 26 jhr Denison High School participated in Speak Silence, taking a vow of silence from 7am to 4:30pm to raise awareness about those in the world who do not have a voice. The event was a huge success, raising over $650! For more information about the jhr high school program email highschools@jhr.ca.