Citizen Journalism Training in Merauke

A group of participants in a citizen journalism training session engaged in discussions at the Petrus Vertenten Center, Kelapa Lima Subdistrict, Merauke District, South Papua, on Monday, March 10, 2025.

The training was led by Agung Sedayu and Yosep Suprayogi from Tempo Witness. The participants consisted of residents from Uli-uli Village, Wanam Village, and Wogekel Village in Ilwayab District, Merauke.

This training was organized to equip village residents with writing skills, enabling them to report on issues occurring in their own communities.

During the session, the trainers provided fundamental knowledge about journalism. Participants learned how to gather information and write news articles.

Pelatihan Jurnalisme Warga Merauke

Sejumlah peserta pelatihan jurnalisme warga sedang berdiskusi di Petrus Vertenten Center, Kelurahan Kelapa Lima, Distrik Merauke, Kabupaten Merauke, Papua Selatan pada Senin, 10 Maret 2025. 

Pelatihan itu diisi oleh Agung Sedayu dan Yosep Suprayogi dari Tempo Witness. Peserta pelatihan sejumlah warga dari Kampung Uli-uli, Kampung Wanam, dan Kampung Wogekel Distrik Ilwayab, Merauke.

Pelatihan itu diadakan untuk memberi pembekalan kemampuan menulis bagi masyarakat kampung. Supaya masyarakat kampung bisa memberitakan sendiri segala persoalan yang terjadi di kampung mereka.

Dalam pelatihan itu, para pemateri memberi bekal pengetahuan tentang jurnalistik. Para peserta diajarkan bagaimana cara mencari dan membuat berita.