By Betsy Model, President
Journalists from the United States and those from Asian countries with substantial Muslim populations can take part in a dialogue-and-travel program. The deadline to apply is December 1, and the program will run from April 2 to 23, 2011.
The seminar, sponsored by the East-West Center, gives senior journalists the opportunity to engage their peers and bridge the gap between Americans and Asian-Muslims. American journalists will travel to Bangladesh and the Philippines, and Asian journalists will tour three major cities in the U.S. The program opens and concludes in Honolulu, Hawaii, for joint sessions between Asian and American participants.
Theme: Bridging Gaps Between the United States and the Muslim World
The purposes of this Seminar are to:
Provide opportunities for Asian and United States journalists to meet and discuss issues which appear to have caused deterioration in the traditionally good relationships between Asian countries with large Muslim populations and the United States, especially since 9/11.
Explore these issues with government officials, diplomats, community leaders, religious authorities and others active in the dialogue on Asian-U.S. relations.
Address with journalists from Asia and the United States political and cultural challenges faced by professional journalists in reporting on and commenting on issues in contemporary Asian-U.S. relations.
Journalists must have a minimum of 10 years of experience. Funding: Roundtrip airfare for the study tour travel, lodging and per diem costs are provided by the East-West Center. Selected participants are responsible for their own visa fees and roundtrip airfare from their home city to Honolulu, where the study tour opens and concludes. A limited number of travel stipends will be available, however selected participants should expect some cost-sharing.
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