Journalism for Social Change is an 8-week, beginner friendly programme designed for students, aspiring journalists, and new storytellers who want to write with purpose and integrity. In a world where narratives influence public opinion and policy, this course teaches you how to tell stories responsibly, ethically, and in collaboration with communities.
At the heart of this course is:
Participatory storytelling — co-creating stories with communities, not about them
Ethics & safeguarding — consent, vulnerability, and trauma-informed writing
Writing for impact — building narratives that shift understanding and inspire change
Responsible reporting — especially on migration, identity, conflict, and marginalised voices
What makes this programme especially meaningful is the depth and integrity brought by its instructor, Devyani Nighoskar, an independent journalist with 7+ years of experience reporting on gender, labour, migration, and environmental change across India, the UK, and East Africa. Her work is rooted in ethical, participatory, community-centred reporting, and she has trained journalists, NGOs, local governments, and refugee-led organisations in responsible storytelling.
What will you learn?
• Participatory storytelling: co-creating stories with communities, not about them
• Ethics & safeguarding: consent, trauma-informed interviewing, harm-reduction
• Writing for impact: shaping narratives that challenge bias and inspire change
• Reporting on sensitive themes: migration, gender, labour, conflict, identity
• Foundational journalism skills: interviewing, pitching, story development
• Pitching + Working in A Newsroom
• Making an Impact With Your Story
What Will Our Sessions Look Like?
First Cohort Begins 16th January 2026
Fridays, 2–4 PM GMT
Please note: This programme has limited spaces, and participation is based on a short selection process to ensure alignment and a balanced cohort.
We encourage you to submit your registration form by Friday, 12 December 2025. Selected participants will be contacted with next steps and payment details.