The Young Professionals Programme in Media (YPM), sponsored by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) in collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is designed to develop leadership and management skills and promote learning for outstanding young Canadian journalists who have a desire and an aptitude to work effectively in today's global media environment. Successful candidates will undertake an eight month placement with the Nation Media Group, in East Africa, which includes The Nation newspaper in Nairobi, the Monitor in Kampala, the East African in Dar es Salaam and several broadcast holdings.
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