Case Studies/Media Helping Media
Journalists should share their knowledge freely in order to transfer skills and build capacity in places where the media is still developing. — David Brewer
Overview
Media Helping Media was set up in 2005 to help the media in transition, post-conflict countries and areas where the media is still developing. The site was created because some areas of the world were being neglected in terms of media training. Many of the 100+ training modules have since been translated by various media training and media development organisations and are being used worldwide. Some are used in online learning programmes. More free training modules are always welcome and anyone is invited to contribute.
License Usage
All the material on Media Helping Media is released under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Motivations
Creative Commons was chosen so that the training could have the maximum benefit and reach those who can't afford to hire trainers or buy books and who may be overlooked by international media development effort.
Technical Details
The free training modules are presented on the free, open-sources Joomla platform using a free template and free components, modules and plug ins.