Ariana Global News Launches Citizen Journalism Program for Afghan Women
Training Provided: Ariana Global News Launches Citizen Journalism Program for Girls and Women
Ariana Global News is inviting girls and women across Afghanistan to join a new volunteer citizen journalism program. Training provided covers reporting, digital media, safety, and verification — everything you need to turn a mobile phone into a powerful storytelling tool. No prior experience is required.
Who can join
- Girls and women of all ages living in Afghanistan
- Beginners with no journalism background
- Community reporters who want to amplify local voices
- Mobile-first storytellers able to submit text, photos, or short video
Volunteers become part of a global news network that now publishes directly to Google News. Many contributed stories from our team have ranked #1 worldwide — proving local reporting can reach international audiences.
What training is provided
Our structured training program is practical and hands-on. Modules include:
- Basics of citizen journalism: what makes a newsworthy story, angle, and structure
- Reporting and interviewing: question techniques, consent, and building trust
- Mobile journalism (MoJo): shooting video, capturing clear audio, framing, and editing on a phone
- Digital media skills: writing for the web, headlines, captions, and SEO-friendly practices
- Verification and fact-checking: identifying reliable sources and avoiding misinformation
- Safety and privacy: personal security, protecting sources, and secure communication
- Publishing process: how stories are submitted, edited, and published to Ariana Global News and Google News
Each volunteer receives feedback on their first submissions and continued mentoring as they build a portfolio.
Benefits of joining
- Global reach: stories can be published directly to Google News and reach international audiences
- Real impact: local reports have ranked #1 worldwide, increasing visibility for issues that matter
- Revenue share: volunteers receive 30% of any sponsorships earned from their news category
- Professional development: build skills in reporting, multimedia production, and digital publishing
- Networking: opportunities for your work to be picked up by major international outlets, which can increase reach and sponsorship potential
- Voice and agency: a platform to tell your community’s stories and influence public attention
How the volunteer program works
- Message Ariana Global News to express interest and provide a short introduction.
- Complete the basic training modules online or in-person where available.
- Start reporting locally using only your mobile phone—submit text, photos, and short videos.
- Editors review and provide edits, then publish selected stories to Ariana Global News and Google News.
- Sponsorships linked to your reporting category are tracked; volunteers earn 30% of sponsorship revenue.
We support flexible participation so volunteers can contribute around other commitments. Training is tailored to different experience levels and focuses on safe, ethical reporting.
Safety and ethics
Safety is central to our program. Training provided includes secure communication practices, how to anonymize sensitive information, and guidance for reporting on delicate topics. Ethical reporting and source protection are core principles — your wellbeing and the safety of your sources matter.
Ready to make your voice heard?
If you want your voice to reach the world, message us to join Ariana Global News today. Your story matters. Your voice matters. The world is listening.
Visit our website at https://ariana.news to get started and find contact details for joining the program.
