World Pulse Media is inviting applicants for Voices of Our Future, an international women's correspondent network. World Pulse will choose up to 30 applicants who are beginning to use new media to speak for themselves to the world, transform their communities, and change their own lives. After being selected, the correspondents will embark on a 4-month journey to the frontiers of new media and women's empowerment. Highlights of the programme include training in web 2.0 and citizen journalism by Association for Progressive Communication (APC) Women's Networking Support Programme, coaching sessions by certified coaches from the Empowerment Institute, and publication in World Pulse magazines.

Three of the top correspondents will receive the Voices of Our Future Award and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend awards ceremonies in the United States. Additionally, one correspondent will receive a full scholarship to the Empowerment Institute Certification Program starting in January 2010.


The deadline for application is March 14 2009.

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Who Can Apply?

Any woman - with emphasis on those from regions where women's voices are least heard - who demonstrates:
-Regular and reliable access to internet communications technology, including personal computers (PCs), laptops, internet cafes, or cell phones. (World Pulse will make every effort to facilitate internet access to those who cannot connect on a regular basis. If you are interested in applying for this initiative but do not have the means to post regularly, please contact Jenny or Leah at voicesofourfuture@worldpulse.com)
-Involvement with and ability to reach out to local and national networks of women.
-Willingness to train others in the use of PulseWire for collaboration and social networking. Pulsewire is an interactive space where women worldwide, including those using internet cafes in rural areas, can speak for themselves to the world and collaborate to solve global problems.

Email from Jenny Drezin to The Communication Initiative on February 5 2009.