2024-10-04

MADRID / ONLINE - The Open Veins of Europe is an exchange programme for 29 journalists from Latin America and Europe, designed as a fellowship to explore the environmental issues that connect both regions.

The workshop has commenced in October 2024 and runs through December 2024, equipping journalists with crucial tools for investigating environmental links between Europe and Latin America.

29 journalists from Europe and Latin America are engaged in eight exchange sessions, during which they are developing their investigative reporting proposals. Originally the organisers planned to have 20 participants, but once they received the applications (51 in total), it became clear that the applications were of very good level, so they decided to expand the cohort.

The exchange sessions are led by experts in sociology, safety while reporting, investigative journalism techniques, and storytelling. The fellowship will conclude with a pitch session before an editorial board and the creation of a virtual platform for ongoing collaboration between participants.

Trainers/Mentors/Speakers
The workshop will be coordinated by Marta Saiz and Monica Rivero Cabrera, and it will feature specialists and mentors from both Latin America and Europe.

Key themes:

  • sociology and geopolitics;
  • safety in journalism;
  • investigating corporations and governments in Latin America;
  • environmental organised crime;
  • storytelling.

Detailed programme

A face-to-face co-working session took place on September 26 at Espacio Late in Madrid.

1. October 22: Introduction to Latin America and Europe. With Andrés Malamud

A look at sociology and geopolitics to understand the challenges and research opportunities shared by both continents.

2. October 29: Security in journalistic coverage. With Maximiliano Manzoni

How to ensure security on the ground, from the protection of sources to the care of mental health and the observance of freedom of expression.

3. November 5: Investigation in the public and private sphere. With Federica Bordaberry

Techniques to investigate both corporations and governments in Latin America and Europe, and how to manage data and sources effectively.

4. November 12: Environmental crimes. With Alejandro Saldivar

An exploration of the connection between organised crime and environmental crimes, with a particular focus on indigenous communities.

5. November 19: Story Publishing. With Flavia Campeis and Giovanny Jaramillo

Narrative strategies for publishing research in media outlets in Europe and Latin America, from written format to podcasts and narrative journalism.

6. November 26: Funding and Impact. With Peter Mataskic

Tips on how to obtain funding for research and increase its impact on both continents.

7. December 3: Pitch Session. With the LATE Editorial Board

Participants will submit their proposals and receive personalized feedback from an Editorial Board.

8. December 9: Online networking session.

This programme is a collaboration between Late Magazine and Mirada Colibrí.

 

Team members

Marta Saiz

Marta Saiz is a freelance journalist and an independent reporter based in Spain.

Marta Saiz

Monica Rivero Cabrera

Mónica Rivero Cabrera is a Cuban journalist experienced in digital journalism.

Media

Mirada Colibrí

Mirada Colibrí is a collective of transmedia and multimedia journalists (Spain).

Mirada Colibrí

Revista LATE

Revista Late, born in Latin America in 2017, is an independent, non-profit network.

Revista Late
Supported
€16,850 allocated on 25/06/2024
ID
ENV2/2024/192

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