Updates
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Masterclass on Urban Mobility: Why is there traffic?
Why is there traffic in our cities? Is it because of narrow roads, clogged junctions, too many vehicles, or poor public transport? What kind of infrastructure can solve our traffic problem – wider roads, flyovers, elevated roads, better footpaths, cycle…
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Meet our new Urban Environment Fellows
In November 2023, Oorvani Foundation launched the Citizen Matters – Urban Environmental Reporting Fellowship. This project has been supported by Wipro Foundation. Six early career journalists were selected from among a large cohort of applicants. They are Sejal Patel, Akansha Deshmukh,…
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My working headline: Dear Gopal
TR Gopalakrishnan, our Editorial Advisor, passed away on 15th November. He was the former Editor-In-Charge of The Week. He had previously worked at the Motherland, India Today and Hindustan Times. TRG, as we knew him, dropped in at our office,…
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A deep dive into understanding lake assets
As part of the Citizen Journalism for Changemakers – CJC Programme, Oorvani Foundation organised a masterclass on Urban lakes on 29th September. The session was aimed at engaging citizens in a discourse on lake rejuvenation/management. About thirty-five participants attended the 2-hour masterclass…
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Citizen Matters – Urban Environment Reporting Fellowship, 2023 (Deadline 8/Nov)
Oorvani Foundation invites applications from early career reporters based in Delhi-NCR region for the “Citizen Matters – Urban Environmental Reporting Fellowship 2023” Five young media professionals will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in environmental reporting and draw attention…
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Citizen Matters Mumbai Reporter attends EJN workshop
Sherine Raj, our Reporter based in Mumbai attended a workshop on energy and the environment in Aurangabad. Sherine is an experienced journalist, whose reporting spans diverse beats, including civic issues, transportation, healthcare, education, and the environment. She is particularly passionate…
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Citizen Matters chosen for IPI’s Local News Accelerator
We are very excited to share that Citizen Matters is one of the 12 global media organisations selected for the International Press Institute (IPI) ‘s ‘Local News Accelerator’ initiative, a three-month programme which will equip the cohort with skills and strategies to…
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Mental Health in Urban India: A Report
As part of our ongoing series on mental health, our investigations—through expert interviews, on-the-ground reportage, and citizen-authored narratives—have revealed that mental health is not an isolated issue, it is more widespread than is reported and treated. It is a complex…
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Remembering Manoj Misra
Remembering Manoj Misra, convener of Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan and a lifelong crusader for the cause of rivers in the country.
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ACJ award for Shobana Radhakrishnan
A photo story in Citizen Matters, Chennai by Shobana Radhakrishnan gets special mention at the ACJ Journalism Awards.
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Civic changemakers connect and share insights
Our annual roundtable saw civic changemakers exchange knowledge and experiences of working to build better cities.
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Enabling citizens to become changemakers
An online programme for citizen journalists and those interested in becoming one!
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We are hiring: Fundraising Coordinator
We invite applications for a Fundraising Coordinator for Oorvani Foundation.
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Focus on Local Journalism at #IPIWoCo
Two discussions on local journalism at the recently held three-day International Press Institute’s World Congress in New York, brought together founders, editors and publishers of some pioneering local publications from South Africa, India, Indonesia and the US. The panel Local news…
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Enabling civic changemaking
Our “Civic Changemakers” programme arms citizens with skills, resources and tools for collaborative change making.