Bishar Mohamed Hussein is a lecturer in the Journalism and Communications department at Jigjiga University where he served as department head until 2021. At the university Mr. Mohamed teaches a multiple courses ranging from investigative journalism to media law and ethics. He is a strong advocate for the basic tenets of democracy, the right to freedom of press and ethics in journalism. Bishar is a proud father of two children. Bishar was a participant of the IVLP Project: Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists - Research and Investigation.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Training Female Journalists in Investigative Reporting

This project supported 20 female media professionals by teaching standards in investigative reporting and journalism ethics. The participants were selected from organizations such as the Mass Media Agency or were students from Jigiga University in the Somali region. The project provided a logical and necessary extension to on-going efforts by various professional journalists who see journalism as essential to democracy. Additionally, it allowed participants to take courses on investigative reporting and journalism ethics. The ideas discussed played a key role in ensuring that civil liberties are accounted for by the government and elevated the impact of ethical investigative journalism. The female media professionals were equipped with the training and expertise necessary to conduct advanced radio and tv interviews and empowered them to institutionalize their writing.

"The lessons and experiences we have taken encourage me to conduct more investigative reporting in ethical and legal ways." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Bishar was a participant in the IVLP Project Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists - Research and Investigation organized by the U.S. Department of State and FHI 360.

Bishar's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "As an IVLP participant I learned that challenges in investigative reporting are not only in my country, rather they are global challenges that journalists around the world are facing."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Washington, DC; Louisville, KY; Milwaukee, WI; Salt Lake City, UT

Country: Ethiopia 

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