Abdirashid Abdilahi Farah
2023 IVLP Impact Award Project: Training on Self-Career Improvement for Private Media and Freelance Journalists in Somali RegionEthiopia
Abdirashid Abdilahi Farah has more than 10 years of experience working in broadcast media. He specializes in administrative technology, leading him to educate other employees on the use of progressive systems and applications for monitoring and publishing news feeds onto online platforms.
IVLP Impact Award Project: Training on Self-Career Improvement for Private Media and Freelance Journalists in Somali Region
The project addressed the need to improve the capacity of journalists in response to the growth of the media industry in the Somali region. Hands-on training and mentorship were provided to enhance the journalism and career skills of 20 journalists. The training program also included collaboration and networking opportunities where the participating journalists agreed to form a supportive professional network and to organize professional forums.
"Although journalism is one of the most dangerous jobs these days, for me it is a passion and a profession that I like to work in. Besides the knowledge I have gained, the training has also given me the courage and strength to improve my journalism skills and continue my job." – Project Participant
IVLP Exchange Experience
Abdirashid participated in the IVLP Project the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists - Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation, organized by the U.S. Department of State and World Learning in partnership with Global Ties Arizona, World Partnerships Inc, and Global Ties Iowa.
Abdirashid's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "After the opportunity of experience and knowledge that I got from the IVLP program, I wanted to share the experience and knowledge that I gained from that program. I wanted to share my experience with other journalists in my area. I don't think other journalists in my area...often get such opportunities because they work in private media and there are few opportunities for capacity building and knowledge exchange."
U.S. Communities Visited
Phoenix, AZ; Washington, DC; St. Petersburg, FL; Iowa City, IA