Young Reporters Against Poverty

This awards-based initiative used both technology and face-to-face interaction to build the capacity of aspiring journalists. In the two days preceding the EDD, the YRAP finalists received hands-on training to assist them in their live coverage. During the EDD, the students reported live from the event by uploading articles, radio reports, videos, photos, and Twitter updates on the YRAP website. (This website also features profiles of the 33 finalists and their posts, as well as links and other information). The YRAP reporters' coverage included interviews with development experts, reports from the Development Village (an exhibition that explored the world's key challenges through practical workshops), and features from the different conferences at the EDD.

After the EDD, the finalists had one week to perfect their best article/broadcast. A jury of professional journalists and journalism teachers from the EU Member States judged these final stories and selected winners in 3 categories: Best Written Article (Katie Davies from the United Kingdom), Best Radio Broadcast (Alba Málaga Homs from Spain), and Most Original News Reporting (Chiara Zappalà from Italy). The three winners will receive a press trip to one of the EU Delegations in Africa.

Poverty, Development Aid.