We're Hiring! The Press Institute begins citizen journalist recruitment in San Cristobal de las Casas.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Cristi Hegranes, President
The Press Institute for Women in the Developing World
452 Oak Street Suite 10
San Francisco, CA 94102
cristi@piwdw.org

The Press Institute for Women in the Developing World announced today that hiring had begun in San Cristobal de las Casas. The Institute is seeking women between the ages of 17 and 65 to participate in its 18-month citizen journalism training program. Participants will become working professional journalists with an international readership!

The Press Institute for Women in the Developing World is an international non-profit organization and citizen journalism initiative. The Institute was founded on the belief that journalism is an empowering tool that can bring voice, strength and light to issues that are hidden and people who are oppressed. It is in this vein that the Institute trains women in the developing world to serve as reporters and writers in their own communities. Our journalists are dedicated to telling untold stories and empowering themselves and others through education and journalism. The Press Institute emphasizes reporting on five core issues that most affect women in their communities: HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, poverty, clandestine abortion and political oppression.

Stay tuned for information about our newly hired citizen journalists!

Questions and media inquiries should be directed to Cristi Hegranes, President, at cristi@piwdw.org.