Bishar Mohamed Hussein is a lecturer in the Journalism and Communications Department at Jigjiga University. He teaches investigative journalism, media law and ethics. He is a strong advocate for the basic tenets of democracy, the right to freedom of press and ethics in journalism. h

IVLP Impact Award Project: Training Female Journalists in Investigative Reporting

This project supported 20 female media professionals by teaching standards in investigative reporting and journalism ethics. The participants were selected from organizations such as the Mass Media Agency or were students from Jigiga University in the Somali region. Participants were equipped with the expertise necessary to conduct advanced radio and television interviews and were empowered to incorporate investigative practices in their writing.

"The lessons and experiences we have taken encourage me to conduct more investigative reporting in ethical and legal ways." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Bishar participated in the IVLP Project Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists - Research and Investigation organized by the U.S. Department of State and FHI 360, in partnership with World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana, International Institute of Wisconsin, and Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy.

Bishar's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "As an IVLP participant I learned that challenges in investigative reporting are not only in my country, rather they are global challenges that journalists around the world are facing."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Washington, DC; Louisville, KY; Milwaukee, WI; Salt Lake City, UT

Country: Ethiopia 

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