Programs

Organization: Institute of Media Standards

Date: June 11-12, 2011

Time: TBC

Place: Almaty, 2 Abai Ave., KIMEP

The New Media for Civil Initiatives training program is designed so that the theory will be followed by practical exercises. Taking part in the training is free of charge.

The training program covers the following topics:

The Youth Initiatives Program commenced as a pilot project in 2010. Since then the Foundation has become the first donor to launch comprehensive work with young people based on their needs and interests. The program focuses on young people as the creators of and conduits for new ideas and partners in active public involvement for discussing and solving actual problems.

The SFK Media Support Program was founded in 1996 to support independent media and journalists, media NGOs, the development of new information technologies and to promote legislative changes in the area of media law. The program supports initiatives aimed at the development of independent media and organizations promoting freedom of speech in Kazakhstan.

The Law Reform Program was established in 1996 to promote human rights and the rule of law. The program supports initiatives in the field of access to justice, improving the quality of human rights training and education, promotion of legislative reforms and development of tolerance.

The Public Finance Transparency program has been operating since 2010. This program is the successor to two other SFK programs, Kazakhstan Revenue Watch and Budget Transparency and Public Accountability.