At least 20 campus writers from Leyte will join the Green Beat Caravan, an environmental journalism workshop organized by the Association of Young Environmental Journalists (AYEJ) and Visayas State University’s Development Communication Department (VSU-DDC), from May 1 to 3 in Baybay City.
The workshop aims to train student journalists on environmental reporting and safety, especially relevant in disaster-prone areas like Leyte. Participants will come from several institutions, including LNU, CCO, PIT, ACC, EVSU, FCIC, and VSU.
Supported by the Government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives and co-hosted by PACE, the training will cover technical writing, journalist safety, and legal protections.
The initiative underscores the urgency of empowering young storytellers to promote environmental awareness and sustainability through responsible media practices.
AYEJ, a Dumaguete-based nonprofit founded in 2017, leads the project in partnership with groups like DepEd, Internews, and the U.S. Embassy. The Caravan runs in hybrid format across six cities from January to June 2025.