Media Mentors Network

30/06/2025

📢 Applications Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied for the Project Coordinator and Finance Officer positions. 🙏

The application period is now officially closed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon.

26/06/2025

We’re Hiring! Join Media Mentors Network

💼 Who should apply?
✅ Individuals with experience in media, communication, project management, or financial administration.
✅ Professionals who are passionate about ethical journalism, media capacity building, and transparency.

21/06/2025

Media Mentors Network Empowers Journalists on Health Reporting

This week, our media trainer, Juma Maidodo—who also serves as a Communication officer with the Program Management Unit at the National Ministry of Health—was tasked by UJOSS to lead powerful sessions on child health and social and behavior change (SBC) during a media training in Torit.

The workshop, organized by Union of Journalists of South Sudan(UJOSS) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and supported by UNICEF, brought together 25 journalists from Eastern Equatoria to sharpen their skills in ethical and impactful health reporting.

Juma helped participants unpack key issues around child survival, health-seeking behaviors, and how journalists can bridge the gap between public health messages and community understanding.

He also shared insights on the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) and the broader health communication and funding landscape in South Sudan.

At Media Mentors Network, we believe journalism is not just about reporting—it’s about making people’s lives better through informed storytelling. We’re proud to contribute to building a media culture that puts public health at the center.

Garanga Al-Aziz

18/06/2025

Thank you, Radio Miraya for hosting our candid and eloquent chairperson alongside agile UJOSS chairperson, Oyet Patrick.

18/06/2025

We are truly grateful to UNESCO and UNMISS for trusting Media Mentors Network by involving our Chairperson, Marina Modi , to serve as one of the facilitators in this impactful workshop.

Bringing together young people, content creators, media professionals, and other changemakers, this stakeholder consultation and capacity-building session is not just about training, it’s about enhancing inclusion, understanding, and standing united against hate speech.

At Media Mentors Network, we believe in the power of thoughtful storytelling, responsible journalism, and mentoring the next generation of media leaders. We’re honored to contribute to shaping a media space that reflects dignity, diversity, and truth.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve. We’re all in—committed and ready to make a difference.

09/06/2025

It was an honour for Media Mentors Network to take part in the opening of the East African Communication Organization (EACO) Conference at the Radisson Hotel in Juba.

The conference, focused on digital transformation, is a timely and important step toward shaping the future of telecommunications in our region.

A heartfelt thank you to our coordinator, Mr. Dhieu William, a.ka. Paan Jieng for representing us at this high-level gathering. Your presence reflects our commitment to being part of meaningful conversations that drive progress in South Sudan and beyond.

Kudos to the National Communication Authority for hosting this five-day event and bringing together voices that matter.

31/05/2025

Exciting Milestone!
Media Mentors Network is setting up its first office — a space for growth, mentorship, and powerful storytelling.

We’re deeply grateful to Digital Rights Frontlines for supporting us with three months of rental support. Your generosity is helping us create a home for the next generation of ethical, impact-driven journalists.

Together, we’re building something meaningful. Thank you for believing in our vision.



Marina Modi Mary Ajith UNESCO JHR: Journalists for Human Rights Norwegian People's Aid Radio Miraya JICA 国際協力機構 EU in South Sudan Nelson Kwaje Digital Rights Frontlines -DRF

30/05/2025

Listen to our chairperson providing insights on how editors can tackle misinformation and disinformation in the newsroom. Marina Modi UNESCO Norwegian People's Aid JHR: Journalists for Human Rights EU in South Sudan JICA 国際協力機構 Radio Miraya Doreen Wudu

09/05/2025

06/05/2025

South Sudan media stakeholders are commemorating world press freedom day today's Tuesday 6th 2025 under the theme "Support enabling media environment in South Sudan."

02/05/2025

Every month at Media Mentors Network, we roll up our sleeves and do what we love most, supporting journalists and media houses to grow and thrive. This is why we started in the first place, to share skills, offer guidance, and walk alongside those shaping the media landscape. It's more than work; it's our passion and purpose.

Kudos to our chair, Marina Modi. We are proud of the work you brings to the network. Norwegian People's Aid Nonviolent Peaceforce Union of Journalists of South Sudan IFJ - International Federation of Journalists EU in South Sudan JHR: Journalists for Human Rights JICA 国際協力機構 KING MEDIA

Thank you Association for Media Development In South Sudan (AMDISS) for having engaged our chair and Peter Mapuor to handle this training on Conflict Sensitive Journalism and Peace Journalism.

📷 credit: Juma Petro.

04/04/2025

Union of Journalists of South Sudan and Advanced South Sudan, we thank you for the opportunity to deliver impactful safety training to journalists.

Our chairperson, Marina Modi , worked alongside UJOSS former chairperson, Oliver Modi, to design this vital training session, equipping journalists with essential protection skills.

We are also grateful to Pove Alfred Lemeriga Alfred for leading the participants through a hands-on digital security session and to media trainer and specialist, Penzi Jimbo , for his valuable contributions throughout the training.

The three-day workshop was marked with the official launching of UJOSS'S journalists safety guide. Well done to UJOSS chairperson, Oyet Patrick.

Lastly, we deeply appreciate the support of UNESCO South Sudan in empowering media stakeholders and championing freedom of expression.