Archive for February, 2009

Peace and Understanding; Progress and Development; Democracy and Human Rights; Women Empowerment and gender Equality; Dignity, Credibility and Responsibility of Media; Quality and Creativity in Media Productions; Increase professional potentials; Cultural Heritage and its Transmission; Democratisation of Media and Communications,welfare of oppressed and poor journalists,and protect journalists from the different types of access are among its major objectives.

We journalists (WJ) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation, has been working in the areas of Development, Communications and Media . The role of Communications and Media is gaining importance everyday in establishing a safe, democratic world of peace. We journalists is committed to carrying on incessant endeavours to exploit the fullest potentials of Communications and media by employing education, research, training, publication, advocacy, consultancy and assistance. We journalistss activities are aimed at achieving our national objectives of emancipation, empowerment, welfare, awareness and sustainability of people and their environment and thereby, ensure a better world of peace and progress for the present and the posterity.

Training the media people is among the most frequent programmes that We Journalists undertakes to attain its objectives, such as Progress and Development; Democracy and Human Rights; Women Empowerment and Gender Equality. This is because of the fact that media plays a very vital role in sensitizing public opinion and influencing policy decisions.

However, it also organises workshops, seminars and colloquiums throughout the Sindh Pakistan, bringing together people from different sections of the society, including politicians, economists, journalists and experts from related fields, to create awareness and build opinion on nationally important issues.

Carrying out studies and researches on various issues is another important activity of We Journalists also has a large list of its members, most of them are based on working journalism. The outcomes of these studies are published and disseminated immediately through organising seminars, press conference and other means. The We Journalists also monitors the trends in and operations of the media and undertakes different programmes to make the media more effective in carrying out its responsibility.

The We Journalists undertakes programme of information, education, motivation on communication aspects of different issues of importance such as ecology, health and population, industry and development, politics and democracy, and plan and carry out such programmes for other agencies.

It provides consultancy services to government and non-governmental organizations in policy and programme formulation relating to media,Environment, communication, journalism and public relations.

It also assists in the production of manuals, reports, leaflets, brochures and booklets, translation and interpreter service covering Sindhi, Urdu, English and other languages.

The We Journalists also organizes meetings, brainstorming sessions, workshops, seminars and press conferences for any agency and also take up media campaigns on behalf of any individual or agency and Event Managing especially relating to Media and Communications.

Mr. Jaffar Memon                         Chairman
Mr. Khalid khokhar                      V chairman
Mr. Mahesh Kumar                       Secretary
Mr. Imdad Soomro                       J.Secretary
Mr. Iqbal Mallah                            Treasurer
Mr. Ishaque Mangrio                   Member
Mr. A.Rehman Samoon               Member
Mr. Lala Asad Pathan                  Member

The Chairman shall chair all meetings of the organization and, along with the Secretary, shall sign on the organization’s behalf all documents approved by the Board of Directors. In general, the Chairman shall perform all regular duties pertaining to the office of the Chairman, as well as any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or specified in these Bylaws.

The Executive Committee can nominate a member, In the Chairman’s absence, in order of precedence, shall chair the meetings of the organization. In the event of the Chairman’s resignation or death, Secretary shall act as acting President until the following elections.

The Treasurer shall oversee the funds of the organization and shall report on the organization’s finances at the midyear meetings of the Board of Directors and at the General council.

The Chairman and Secretary shall attend the annual meetings of the membership and of the Board of Directors and shall maintain accurate minutes of such meetings.

The Chairmen of the Executive Committee shall be the representative of the organisationn and, as such, shall perform all of the duties related to managing the organization. He shall be responsible for running the office of the organization and shall report to the Board of Directors at each of its meetings. He shall manage the business of the Executive Directors and shall give instructions as needed regarding the organization’s affairs.

Our practical, hands-on programs guide reporters and editors around the world to produce reliable, high-quality coverage that enriches the lives of the people these journalist serve. We empower journalists to do their jobs more effectively. We help build professionalism and lay the foundation for independent media, encouraging positive systemic change that resonates long after the training has ended.

We Journalists, believes that better journalism can improve people’s lives. We are training health journalists to provide accurate and balanced information that will help the public and policymakers stop the spread of killer disease. We are giving journalists the scientific know-how and resources to cover environmental issues, so that they can help their peoples, achieve sustainable economic growth without sacrificing natural resources and beauty.