The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is now seeking applications from third level students interested in travelling to a developing country to report for a national media outlet. The Fund is once again teaming up with Newstalk and TheJournal.ie to offer two students the opportunity to work with experienced journalists to develop their story proposals. Supported […]
14 projects funded under winter 2018 round
Innovative recycling projects in India, the effects of rapid urbanisation in Sierra Leone and South Africa, and maternal mortality rates in Guatemala are just a handful of topics that will be explored by the successful applicants to the winter 2018 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund. Fourteen media professionals, working for a range of […]
Fifteen Journalists Receive Grant to Report on Development Issues
PRESS RELEASE Thursday, 20th December 2012 Fifteen journalists have been awarded funding under the Winter 2012 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, run by Irish Aid, the Government’s programme of assistance to developing countries. A total of €42,141 was awarded under the most recent round, which will see recipients travel to 15 different countries […]
