THE GUARDIAN: International Development Journalism Competition now open

Opportunity for budding journalists to go abroad on assignment and have their work published in The Guardian

2012 Competition open to aspiring student writers

The legacy of HIV, the contraception conundrum, malnutrition and the role of health workers in reducing child mortality are just some of the many issues that affect the developing world, yet are ones that aren’t given enough publicity. The Guardian International Development Journalism Competition aims to put these issues back on the news agenda, by encouraging enthusiastic broad-minded writers to research and investigate these issues so they get the attention and prominence they deserve.

This great opportunity could end with your work being published alongside some of the best journalists in the UK. As well as potentially having their story published online, 16 finalists will be taken on assignment to Africa or Asia to write a feature that will then be published in a special Guardian supplement later this year.

All you need to do is write a 650-1000 word article on an aspect of global poverty covered by the themes set and upload it using our online entry form on our website. The entry period closes on 3 May 2012.

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Testimonial

"I can honestly say that this opportunity has opened up my professional life. I feel more confident when applying for work placements and internships because I know I have an experience that not many people would have." 
Roberta Radu, amateur finalist 2011

* Note: not open to those employed by a national newspaper. For UK residents only.

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