The Achilles Data project has returned to the list of programs offered by our family Bakala Foundation. This popular two-month program introduces journalism students and aspiring journalists from the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the tools, current trends, and methods of investigative journalism.
During the course, experienced professionals share practical experiences, and motivate these young journalists to pursue this most complex and currently most visible journalistic discipline. “We are aware of the increasing pressure on journalists and the denigration of critical journalistic work not only in the world but also in our region. Our program leads young and aspiring journalists to higher professionalism and responsibility,”says Václav Pecha, the director of the Bakala Foundation.
This year, among the mentors are Jana Ustohalová from Deník N, Markéta Dobiášová from Reflex, David Klimeš fromAktuálně.cz, Laura Kellöová from Aktuality.sk or Zuzana Petková from the Zastavme korupciu (the Stop Corruption Foundation). The teams will submit their finished works in mid-December ending the program with a final meeting and presentation of the best material.