As cities grapple with complex and interlinked challenges, it’s clear that engaged citizens with diverse skills must play a role in shaping solutions.
At Oorvani Foundation, we work to empower individuals and communities to move from awareness to action. Our platform, Citizen Matters, brings together journalists and active citizens to build a rich, credible body of urban knowledge.
Citizen journalism plays a crucial role in this ecosystem. Citizen contributors bring hyperlocal insights, lived experiences and grounded observations — helping communities understand issues more deeply while developing their own identity as civic problem-solvers.
📢 We’re excited to announce ‘Everyday Stories Lab 2025: The Migration Edition’
This 5-day online programme (December 2025) will help participants:
- Learn fundamentals of citizen journalism and urban storytelling
- Identify everyday city stories and choose the right formats
- Pitch and tell compelling text or multimedia stories
- Report sensitively and accurately on urban migration
Participants will receive:
- Mentorship and editorial guidance from Oorvani Foundation and partner publications
- Support to develop story ideas and build strong pitches
- An opportunity to publish two pieces on Citizen Matters (with potential for wider republication)
Programme fee: ₹800.
More details and application link: https://forms.gle/9VP9wEGB1iMV2SJd8