NEWS: Children introduced to various aspects of media profession (UAE)

Children introduced to various aspects of media profession

By a staff reporter

30 June 2008

DUBAI — The ninth edition of the three-week media programme for children organised by the Dubai Press Club kicked off yesterday with a wide range of media-related activities hosted by MBC 3 TV presenter Danya Shafai.

The children, aged 10 to 16, were exposed to newspaper journalism and its theories through interactive and fun-learning sessions.

Danya Shafai said, "Every time these children read or look at a newspaper they will understand the concept and structure of the news. It teaches them to think analytically which increases their knowledge and awareness." 

Many of the children present at the programme expressed keen interest in writing and the media. Laxmi Shetti at age 10 has already written pieces for various children's magazines and hosted two radio shows at 89.1 FM.

Ten-year-old Yuji Losbanos from the Philippines has his own web site which contains videos he has collected on his mother's news reporting career. Yuji who thinks media is the ‘gift of knowledge’ said, "I love this event. It's the second time I am participating. Children get to learn about the media which isn't about fame, but about informing people."

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