The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service Trust (WST) is seeking ideas for radio features on social issues in Central Asia. Radio reporters from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan may submit short story proposals on social issues related to women and children in Central Asia. Stories focusing on issues in rural areas are preferred.

Applicants whose ideas are selected will participate in a month-long workshop to produce their feature stories under the guidance of a BBC
specialist and with the help of local experts. Participants will receive full technical and financial support. Materials can be produced in any language.

The first-prize winner in each country will go on a week-long study tour to Yekaterinburg, Russia. Additional winners will receive the latest model of a professional sound recorder.

The deadline for application is March 2 2009.

Click here for more information in English.

Click here for more information in Russian.

Applications may be sent to: casianpro@elcat.kg

YPMN Young People's Media Network listserv on February 24 2009; and International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) website accessed on February 25 2009.