रवाण्डाको चमत्कारी पुनरुत्थान बाट नेपाल ले सिक्नैपर्ने १० प्रोत्साहनहरू

म यो लेख नेपाली नेताहरूलाई रवाण्डाबाट सिक्न सकिने महत्वपूर्ण पाठहरू उजागर गर्न लेख्दैछु। रवाण्डा अफ्रिकाको सबैभन्दा तीव्र गतिमा बढिरहेको अर्थतन्त्रहरूमध्ये एक हो, जसले उल्लेखनीय आर्थिक वृद्धिदर हासिल गरेको छ। विनाशकारी युद्ध र द्वन्द्वको इतिहास हुँदाहुँदै पनि, रवाण्डाले प्रभावकारी नीति र सबल शासनका माध्यमबाट आफूलाई परिवर्तन गर्न सकेको छ। नेपाल अझ राम्रो स्थितिमा छ, र यदि नेपाली नेताहरूसँग सिक्ने चाहना छ भने, देशलाई द्रुत आर्थिक उन्नतिमा लैजान अझ ठूलो सम्भावना रहेको छ। ३५ वर्षअघि देखिएको रवाण्डा आजको रवाण्डा होइन; उसले आफ्नो भविष्य नयाँ तरिकाले परिभाषित गरिसकेको छ। तल उल्लेखित दस महत्वपूर्ण प्रोत्साहनहरू मेरा दृष्टिमा रवाण्डाको कायापलटका मुख्य कारक हुन्, जसबाट नेपालले पाठ सिक्नुपर्छ।

रवाण्डामा लगानीकर्ताको विश्वास बढाउने शीर्ष १० प्रोत्साहनहरू:

1. कर्पोरेट आयकर छुट – प्राथमिक क्षेत्रहरू (ऊर्जा, उत्पादन, पर्यटन, सूचना प्रविधि, स्वास्थ्य आदि) मा ठूलो लगानीकर्ताहरूलाई ७ वर्षसम्मको कर छुट।

2. विशेष कर्पोरेट कर दर (०-१५%) – क्षेत्रीय मुख्यालय, ठूलो निर्यातकर्ता, र प्राथमिक क्षेत्रका लगानीकर्ताहरूका लागि कम कर दर।

3. भन्सार र कर छुट – योग्य लगानीकर्ताहरूका लागि कच्चा माल, मेसिनरी, र पूँजीगत सामानहरू आयात गर्दा भन्सार कर छुट।

4. तीव्र गतिमा मूल्यह्रास (५०%) – लगानीकर्ताहरूले निश्चित सम्पत्तिहरूमा पहिलो वर्षमै ५०% मूल्यह्रास दाबी गर्न सक्छन्।

5. लगानी भत्ता (४०-५०%) – उत्पादनमा प्रयोग हुने पूँजीगत सामानहरूमा कर कटौतीको सुविधा।

6. १५ दिनभित्र भ्याट (VAT) फिर्ता – लगानीकर्ताहरूले छिटो भ्याट फिर्ता पाउने, जसले नगद प्रवाह सुधार गर्छ।

7. विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्र (SEZs) – कर छुट, पूर्वाधार सहयोग, र व्यवसाय सञ्चालनका लागि सहज सुविधा।

8. रोजगार-आधारित कर कटौती (२-७%) – कति जनालाई रोजगारी दिइएको छ भन्ने आधारमा कम्पनीहरूले कर्पोरेट कर कटौती पाउँछन्।

9. एकद्वार लगानी सुविधा – रवाण्डा विकास बोर्ड (RDB) ले द्रुत व्यवसाय दर्ता, अनुमति, र अन्य आवश्यक सेवाहरू उपलब्ध गराउँछ।

10. नाफा र लाभांश रेमिट्यान्सको स्वतन्त्रता – विदेशी लगानीकर्ताहरूका लागि नाफा विदेश लैजान कुनै रोकावट छैन, जसले वित्तीय लचिलोपन सुनिश्चित गर्छ।

रवाण्डाको प्रवर्द्धन नीतिहरूबारे थप जान्न, यहाँ हेरर्नुहोस्: https://www.rra.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/RRA_investment_incentives.pdf 

(कमल)  

Nepal gold and jewelry industries demand simplification of directives

February 8, 2025, Kathmandu

A delegation led by Kisan Sunar, President of the Federation of Nepal Gold, Silver, Gems, and Jewelry Associations, has submitted recommendations to Ram Prasad Acharya, Director General of the Inland Revenue Department, requesting the simplification of certain provisions in the directive titled "Directives for Institutions Engaged in the Trade of Precious Metals or Goods."

The federation emphasized that the directive should only be implemented after completing all informational and physical preparations necessary for its execution.

When the directive was first issued in 2077 B.S. (2020 A.D.), businesses were required to submit reports only for wholesale transactions. However, a recent amendment has extended this requirement to retail businesses as well. The federation has urged that additional time be granted for proper preparation and groundwork before enforcing the new provision.

The federation also stressed that certain regulatory responsibilities, which should be handled by regulatory bodies, have been unfairly shifted to business owners. It insisted that such responsibilities should remain with the regulatory authorities.

Additionally, the federation has made the following demands:

1. Increase the reporting threshold from NPR 1 million to at least NPR 5 million for transactions requiring mandatory reporting.
2. Abolish the luxury tax, as repeated purchase, return, and exchange of the same item could place an unnecessary financial burden on consumers.

The delegation included the federation's federal executive committee members, namely:

• Sudhir Agrawal, Second Vice President
• Prem Bahadur Bishwakarma, Third Vice President
• Nir Bahadur Bishwakarma, General Secretary
• Prithvi Bishwakarma, Secretary
• Along with other business representatives.

The most repeated ChatGPT words and phrases

As an AI language model, ChatGPT tends to use certain words and phrases frequently to maintain clarity, politeness, and structure in its responses. Some of the most repeated words or phrases include:

• Navigating...
• Transformative... [very laughable sometimes :-), everything is ultra ] 
• Unwavering
• Not only, but also
• Journey of …
• Exemplifies
• Moreover,
• Additionally,
• A testament to
• Delve
• Intricate, tapestry
• In the heart of,
• Sprawling,
• Landscape
• Embarking on
• Pivotal
• It is important to note…
• In conclusion

 

Will keep updating this list. Stay tuned.

Till then, here are basic tips and ways to avoid being a slave to ChatGPT or completely copying the ChatGPT generated text and being caught.

The most important solution is to personalize and edit the content. Start by adding your unique voice, modifying sentence structures, and adapting the tone to match your usual writing style. Rephrasing and restructuring paragraphs can make the text feel more natural. Instead of relying on AI-generated wording, introduce your own expressions and mannerisms to make the content distinctly yours.

Fact-checking and verifying information is crucial, as AI-generated content can sometimes include outdated or incorrect details. Always cross-check references, statistics, and facts with credible sources before submitting your work. This ensures accuracy and makes your writing more reliable. If you are writing academically or professionally, cite real-world sources rather than AI-suggested ones to add authenticity.

Avoid overly polished or generic writing, as AI-generated text often sounds too neutral or formal. Introduce imperfections, varied sentence lengths, and natural transitions to make it feel more human. Using contractions, idioms, and specific jargon relevant to your field can also help disguise AI involvement. Pay attention to flow and coherence, making sure your writing reflects a natural thought process.

Lastly, running your text through AI detection tools can help identify patterns that might reveal AI usage. Tools like GPTZero, Turnitin AI Detection, or Originality.ai can flag content that appears machine-generated. To counter this, replace common AI phrases like "In conclusion" or "It is important to note" with more natural transitions. Incorporating personal insights, unique perspectives, and real-life examples will further enhance the authenticity of your writing.

 

जयपुर संवाद - भ्रान्ति, पैसा र शक्ति

स्वागत छ, हामी यहाँ विश्व अर्थतन्त्रका लुकेका सत्यहरू खोल्नका लागि। आजको कुरा अत्यन्त रोचक छ। के तपाईले कहिल्यै सोच्नुभएको छ, केहि देशहरू पैसा छापेर पनि आफ्नो अर्थतन्त्रलाई स्थिर राख्न सक्छन्, जबकि अरू देशहरू यो गर्न असफल हुन्छन्? के यो उनीहरूको विशेष क्षमता हो, वा सिरफ एउटा भ्रान्ति? आज हामी यसका बारेमा गहिराइमा जानेछौं।

Kamal: एक सरल उदाहरणबाट सुरु गरौं। कल्पना गर्नुहोस्, हरेक देश एकजना किसान हो। उनीहरू कठोर परिश्रम गर्छन्, बीउ रोप्छन्, बालीनाली उब्जाउँछन्, अनि वर्षौंको मिहिनेतपछि अन्न फलाउँछन्। अनि तिनै अन्नलाई अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय बजारमा लगेर केही छापिएका कागजका टुक्रा—मुद्रा—बदलीमा प्राप्त गर्छन्।

Massimo: तर प्रश्न के उठ्छ भने—यदि कुनै देशले आफूलाई आवश्यक पर्ने सामान किन्ने नाममा केवल पैसा छाप्ने निर्णय गर्छ भने के हुन्छ? यसको उत्तर सोचे जस्तो सरल छैन। केही अर्थतन्त्रहरूले यसबाट फाइदा उठाउन सक्छन्, जबकि अरूले महँगी (मुद्रास्फीति) र आर्थिक अस्थिरताको सामना गर्नुपर्छ।

Kamal: यसको वास्तविकता बुझ्नका लागि हामीलाई पैसाको छपाईको इतिहास हेर्नु आवश्यक छ। सन् १९७१ भन्दा अघि, कुनै पनि देशले छापेको मुद्रा सुनको भण्डारणसँग जोडिएको हुन्थ्यो। यसलाई "ब्रेटन वुड्स प्रणाली" भनिन्थ्यो, जसअन्तर्गत प्रत्येक देशले छापेको पैसासँग बराबर मूल्यको सुन राख्नुपर्थ्यो। विशेष गरी, अमेरिकाले छापेको प्रत्येक डलर बराबर सुनको भण्डारण गर्नु अनिवार्य थियो। तर सन् १९७१ मा यो प्रणाली समाप्त भयो, र त्यसपछि अमेरिका सुनको कुनै आधारबिना डलर छाप्न सक्ने भयो। आज पनि विश्वले ती छापिएका कागजलाई स्वीकार गरिरहेको छ।

Massimo: यो निकै महत्वपूर्ण मोड थियो। किनभने अमेरिकी डलर विश्वको प्रमुख मुद्रा रह्यो, अन्य देशहरूले अझै पनि यसको मूल्यमा विश्वास गरे। यसले अमेरिकालाई बिना प्रत्यक्ष असर थप डलर छाप्ने सुविधा दियो।

Kamal तर अरू देशहरूको स्थिति के? जस्तै भारतलाई नै हेरौं। यदि भारतले अत्यधिक मात्रामा भारतीय रुपैयाँ छाप्यो भने, तर देशको उत्पादन र आर्थिक वृद्धिसँग तालमेल मिलेन भने, मुद्रास्फीति बढ्नेछ। सामानको मूल्य बढ्नेछ, रुपैयाँको मूल्य घट्नेछ, र विदेशी लगानीकर्ताहरूले आफ्नो पैसा फिर्ता लैजान सक्छन्। किनभने रुपैयाँ, डलरजस्तो, विश्वको रिजर्भ मुद्रा होइन।

Massimo: बिल्कुल सही। अन्य देशहरूले आफ्नो व्यापार सन्तुलन, उत्पादनशक्ति, र विदेशी मुद्रा सञ्चिति निकै सावधानीपूर्वक व्यवस्थापन गर्नुपर्छ। पैसा छाप्नाले छोटो समयका लागि राहत दिन सक्छ, तर लामो समयसम्म यदि उत्पादन र व्यापारले त्यसलाई समर्थन गरेन भने, गम्भीर आर्थिक संकट निम्त्याउन सक्छ।

Kamal: अनि यहाँ एउटा मौलिक प्रश्न उठ्छ—केही मुद्राहरू किन विश्वव्यापी रूपमा शक्तिशाली हुन्छन्, जबकि अन्य कमजोर? के यसको कारण केवल आर्थिक शक्ति हो, वा अरू केही पनि छ? इतिहासमा प्रमुख मुद्राहरू फेरिएका उदाहरणहरू छन्, र केही विश्लेषकहरू भन्छन् कि भविष्यमा फेरि ठूलो परिवर्तन आउन सक्छ।

Massimo: यही नै ठूलो बहसको विषय हो। डिजिटल मुद्राहरूको विकास, नयाँ व्यापार सम्झौताहरू, र विश्वशक्ति सन्तुलनको परिवर्तनले वित्तीय प्रणालीलाई कसरी प्रभावित गर्न सक्छ? के भविष्यमा नयाँ मुद्राहरू डलरको प्रभुत्वलाई चुनौती दिन सक्छन्? यदि यस्तो भयो भने, यसको प्रभाव विश्व अर्थतन्त्रमा के पर्ला?

Kamal: यी निकै महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रश्नहरू हुन्। तर एउटा कुरा स्पष्ट छ—कुनै पनि देश केवल पैसा छापेर समृद्ध बन्न सक्दैन। दिगो आर्थिक वृद्धि, नवीनता, र वित्तीय प्रणालीप्रति विश्वास नै सफलता हासिल गर्ने मुख्य कुराहरू हुन्।

अतिथि: र यही सोचसँगै, आजको एपिसोड समाप्त गर्छौं। हाम्रो उद्देश्य पक्षपाती हुनु होइन, तर तथ्यहरू राख्नु हो, ताकि तपाईँ आफैंले सोच्न सक्नुहोस्। यदि यो बहस उपयोगी लाग्यो भने, यसबारे कुरा गर्नुहोस्, साझा गर्नुहोस्, र प्रणालीलाई बुझ्न खोज्नुहोस्। किनभने बुझ्न सके मात्रै, सही निर्णय गर्न सकिन्छ।

Kamal: अर्को संवाद सम्म, जानकार रहनुहोस्, र आलोचनात्मक सोच्न नछोड्नुहोस्!

The Tale of Two Nepali Shepherds

Once upon a time, in a quiet valley surrounded by green hills, there were two shepherds, Bire and Nare. They lived in neighboring villages and each had a large flock of sheep. The sheep in both flocks looked the same—fluffy, white, and obedient—but they never got along.

 

Bire's sheep believed they were the smartest, while Nare's flock thought they were the strongest. Both groups despised each other, all because their shepherds constantly told them, "Never trust those sheep from the other side!"

 

One sunny day, as Bire's sheep grazed, they chatted amongst themselves.

 

"Did you hear what Nare's sheep said?" asked Kalu, one of the oldest sheep.

 

"What?" replied Tuli, her eyes wide.

 

"They said we don't even know how to find the best grass!"

 

Tuli gasped. "The nerve! We're clearly the superior sheep. Bire always says so. Those other sheep are clueless."

 

Meanwhile, across the field, Nare's sheep were having their own chat.

 

"I bet Bire's sheep are eating dirt again," joked Duni, shaking his wool.

 

"They probably think it's gourmet," added Lali with a snicker. "Nare says they wouldn't know real food if it hit them in the face."

 

The rivalry continued, with both groups convinced they were better than the other. Neither side questioned why they never got along—they just trusted their shepherds.

 

But what the sheep didn't know was that Bire and Nare were secretly working together. Every evening, after the sheep had gone to sleep, they met by a fire to share a laugh.

 

Bire grinned. "Your sheep are still falling for it?"

 

Nare chuckled. "Falling for it? They're practically fighting each other to prove how loyal they are to me! And yours?"

 

"Oh, mine are just as gullible," Bire said. "They'll believe anything I say as long as I keep telling them that your flock is the enemy. They'll never figure it out."

 

Both shepherds laughed heartily, roasting a lamb by the fire—taken from their flocks, of course.

 

But one day, the shepherds faced a problem. They needed a huge log moved to the top of a hill to build their new palace. The log was far too big for just one flock to move. The sheep were shocked when both shepherds appeared together.

 

Bire stood tall and announced, "Sheep, we must unite today! Our great valley is in danger, and only together can we pull this enormous log."

 

"Brothers and sisters," Nare added, with an exaggerated, serious tone, "put aside your differences. This is no time for rivalry."

 

The sheep blinked in confusion.

 

"Work together?" Kalu asked. "But… they're our enemies!"

 

Tuli shook her head. "Bire told us to never trust them!"

 

Across the field, Duni muttered, "Nare said the same thing! Why should we help them?"

 

But neither flock could resist their shepherd's orders. Slowly, grumbling, the sheep from both groups began to pull the log together.

 

As they struggled, Tuli and Lali exchanged awkward glances. "I still don't trust you," Tuli said, panting.

 

"Same here," Lali huffed. "But this log isn't moving itself, is it?"

 

Meanwhile, Bire and Nare stood at the top of the hill, whispering to each other.

 

"See how easy it is when we control them?" Bire smirked.

 

Nare nodded. "They're so busy worrying about each other, they'll never realize we've been working together the whole time."

 

"And once this palace is built," Bire said, "we'll live like kings while they keep fighting over who's the better sheep."

 

The sheep, still pulling and straining with all their might, had no idea they were being used. They thought they were performing a noble task for the good of the valley, but in reality, they were just helping Bire and Nare build their grand palace. All the while, the shepherds' plan worked perfectly, as the sheep never questioned the true purpose of their labor.

 

[NewNormal Story Series for kids by EducateOurKids 2024]

Heluwa and the Mystery of the Disappearing Goats

In a small village, there lived a man named Heluwa. He was the leader of the village, responsible for collecting taxes from all the villagers. In return, Heluwa was supposed to take care of his people by providing food and other facilities. However, Heluwa wasn't always good at his job. He often delayed his duties and didn't help his people when they needed him. But there was one thing Heluwa loved doing more than anything else—buying goats and sheep!

Every year, as the biggest festival, Dashain, approached, Heluwa would get very excited. He would rush to the market to buy as many goats and sheep as he could, telling everyone, "I'm doing this because I love my people! I want to make sure everyone has delicious goat meat during Dashain."

The villagers trusted him and handed over their money, expecting Heluwa to deliver the goats to their homes. But each year, something strange happened. As Dashain would get very close, Heluwa would visit the villagers with a sad face and say, "Oh no! Some of the goats died of a mysterious illness. I'm sorry, but I had to bury them."

At first, the villagers believed him. But after a few years, they started to get suspicious. "How can so many goats die every year? And why does Heluwa always seem so before and after Dashain?" they whispered to one another.

One year, a group of villagers decided to follow Heluwa. They saw him and his friends feasting on goat meat in his big house. "Aha! That's where the goats are going!" the villagers realized.

The next day, the villagers confronted Heluwa. "You told us the goats died, but we saw you eating them!" they said angrily. Heluwa tried to deny it, but he knew he was caught.

From that day on, the villagers made sure to buy their own goats for Dashain, and Heluwa's goat business ended. He had no choice but to start doing his real job—helping the village as he was supposed to.

And so, the village became a better place, where people took care of each other, and Heluwa learned that honesty and duty were more important than sneaky feasts. But every Dashain, the villagers would still laugh and remember the time Heluwa tried to hide the mystery of the disappearing goats. 

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Erasing Father's Identity could turn the world upside down 

By Kamal Raj Sigdel

 

December 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii - A most controversial writer (G Greer) during the American Women's Liberation Movement had once claimed that blurring father's identity will only liberate women. She dared to tell that publicly. But to tell how is that possible is still a matter of great risk. Nobody likes to write, speak, and even notice this important issue. There is a common aversion towards every debate concerning paternity and chastity. Though this act of blurring father's identity raises several ethical and moral questions, the hard fact is that women's reproductive potentiality is the only one secret where lies the ultimate power. And both men and women can exercise it to rule over each other.

 

It is quiet interesting to know how is that power (dormant in female) controlled. It began with the god's declaration to Adam, "Thou shalt rule over all the creatures of the world", and of course over Eve and logically females were categorized as the "creatures" created for men. The interpretive community interpreted that Eve was seduced by Satan but the other way round it is also equally "true" that Eve and Satan fall in love and Adam played villainy. Adam sought for a solution to control Eve, which he found in the two words: "chastity" and "sin". And ever since the rule was formalized. In a religious book Manusmriti, which used to be the written law for ancient Hindus, states that women, animal and river should never be trusted and they should be under control. Same is with other religions like Muslim, Seikh and others.

 

Some historians say that males knew the secret from animal husbandry. They discovered that if a black-spotted bull is copulated with any one of the domesticated cows and if the cow is put under control, the reproduced calf with similar spots gets its guaranteed identity with reference to the very bull having spots not with the cow. The males observed and applied the same theory to their wives. They began to control female reproductive capacity, which are still manifested in: enforced domestication, enforced chastity, enforced pregnancy, and other forms of sexual repression designed to ensure that men can confidently claim ownership of the children their wives give birth to.

 

It is known that a father is necessary for child bearing but not known how to identify him, except with modern science discoveries like DNA paternity test or with conventional strict domestication of mother. Women, who discern this, know how powerful and privileged they are and how vulnerable are men. Someone had once said, men do not cry because men are weaker than women and they always live in islands.

 

Here is an evidence, a real news story reported by the Associated Press (AP) that mercilessly paints the men's predicament. "Tears welled up in Zhang's eyes as he collapsed on a sofa, holding the results of a DNA test that said his 5-year-old son was fathered by an other man". My heart aches, Zhang moaned as he sat, seemingly dazed, at the DNA-testing clinic in Shenzhen. "I can't hold this report in my hand. It's a great shame to our family. I can't face it." Zhang's collapse here indicates how much helpless and vulnerable is the father's identity. To a father, even if he is philanderer, extramarital affairs of his wife are the central fear. And to them DNA testing is the solution that works as an unseen force for wives' domestication and vigilance.

 

In the same vein, identity of children without father has been a matter of fear and therefore most countries do not have the provision of giving them citizenship. This legal strategic framework conjured up by the powerful ones for controlling women is maintained by linking it to the issues of ethics, religion, chastity, morality, and so on.

 

However surprisingly, some women in far western Nepal have been able to keep the ball of power in their hands. They are not the talented and highly educated women living in the luxuries of cities; instead they are the women living in remote districts of Mid and Far Western Nepal. The polyandry system is in practice there. All of the women have decision-making power in the family. In fact, the family is matriarchal and female-headed. Women of the area are in a privileged and powerful position, because the father's identity is blurred there. One wife has multiple husbands in her own home. And fortunately, the males of the area have not yet discovered the DNA paternity test system. It is very likely that people understand this reality negatively and start efforts that blur father's identity. This is a fact, but it does not mean that every fact is to be revered and pursued. Fact may not be necessarily good either. Fact has to be understood in context of reality.  If we understand and know how to deal with facts and utilize it for a positive cause, here is a way to build self-confidence of the "second sex" to be first.

 

What is interesting is that the ball of power by nature never remains in the same hand. It is inevitable, one day the gendered power politics will turn things up side down.

 

(Sigdel is an Asia Pacific Leadership Program fellow at the East West Center)

The article was originally published in Ka Leo, University of Hawaii Newspaper, Honolulu, Hawaii 

Media awards, fellowships and grants opportunities for journalists from Africa

 

1. Africa Fact-Checking Awards for African Journalists The African Fact-Checking Awards honor journalism by Africa-based media in fact-checking. Now in their fifth year, journalists can submit fact-finding stories they have investigated. The application deadline is 31st August. Three awardees will be selected: two winners will receive $2,000 each, and two runners-up will receive $1,000 each.

2. ACME Uganda National Journalism Awards for Ugandan Journalists Recognizing excellence in Ugandan journalism, the Uganda National Journalism Awards celebrate reporting that informs the public and holds the powerful accountable. The application deadline is 31st January. Winners and runners-up in each category receive cash prizes, plaques, and certificates.

3. Africa-China Reporting Project Grants African journalists can apply for investigative and audio/visual reporting grants on Africa-China relations. Grants up to $3,000 cover travel, accommodation, equipment, and other expenses.

4. BBC World News Komla Dumor Award for African Journalists This award honors an African journalist with strong skills and potential. The winner receives a three-month training and development opportunity with the BBC in London. The application deadline is 22nd March.

5. COMESA Media Awards The COMESA Media Awards recognize journalists contributing to regional integration. Categories include print, radio, TV, and online journalism. The application deadline is 31st January. Winners receive sponsorship to the COMESA Heads of State Summit, a monetary award, a trophy, and a certificate.

6. Columbia University Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting Four fellows are selected annually for this program, combining coursework at Columbia University and hands-on advising. Fellows receive a $75,000 stipend and $7,500 for project expenses. The application deadline is 1st February.

7. Columbia University Ochberg Fellowship for Journalists Worldwide This seminar program for journalists focuses on emotional trauma and psychological injury in reporting. Twelve awardees receive travel, lodging, meals, and expenses for a weeklong program at Columbia University. The application deadline is 22nd September.

8. Columbia University ISHR Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship This program offers grassroots leaders skill-building and networking opportunities through workshops and seminars. Full funding covers program costs, travel, housing, and a stipend. The application deadline is 31st January.

9. Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships at United Nations Assembly for Developing Countries Journalists from developing countries can apply to cover the UN General Assembly. Fellowships include airfare, accommodations, health insurance, and a daily allowance. The application deadline is 12th March.

10. DW Akademie Journalism Masters Scholarships for Journalism Students and Professionals in Developing Countries Targeted at aspiring journalists, this program offers full and partial scholarships for a four-semester master's program. The application deadline is 31st March.

11. DW Akademie Dataship for Early-Career Data Journalists This 12-month fellowship for 15 early-career data journalists includes funding for trainings, conferences, and individual projects.

12. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Journalism, Media and Globalization Graduate students can apply for scholarships or self-funded positions in this master's program run by a consortium of universities. Scholarships for international students are worth €47,000. The application deadline is 10th January.

13. European Commission Lorenzo Natali Media Prize This prize recognizes excellence in reporting on development issues, human rights, and poverty eradication. Winners receive €10,000, and the Best Emerging Journalist also gets a work experience opportunity.

14. Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists/Bloggers This fellowship supports journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience in science reporting. Up to 10 awardees are selected annually. The application deadline is 25th June.

15. Global Shining Light Award for Journalists from Developing Countries This biennial award honors investigative journalism in challenging conditions. Winners receive an honorary plaque, $2,000, and a trip to the Global Investigative Journalism Conference.

16. Harvard University Knight Visiting Nieman Journalism Fellowships Open to individuals interested in advancing journalism, this program offers short-term research opportunities at Harvard. Duration ranges from a few weeks to three months.

17. Harvard University Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation This fellowship brings individuals to Harvard for two semesters to work on journalism innovation projects. The application deadline is 1st December.

18. Heinz-Kühn-Foundation Journalism Scholarships for Junior Journalists in Developing Countries This scholarship supports junior journalists on six-week or three-month reporting trips. It covers living expenses, travel, research materials, and local trips. The application deadline is 30th November.

19. Human Rights Watch (HRW) Global Fellowship for Young Leaders This fellowship is for recent graduates in law, journalism, or related fields. It offers a one-year program with Human Rights Watch. The application deadline is 6th October.

20. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for Sub-Saharan Africa Students This non-degree program offers professional development opportunities through university courses, networking, and practical work experiences. Application deadlines vary by country, typically around 1st October.

21. Index Freedom of Expression Awards Fellowship This fellowship provides 12 months of capacity building and coaching for individuals pushing back against censorship. Winners start with an all-expenses-paid training week in London. The application deadline is 8th October.

22. ImpactAFRICA Award in Journalism Journalists in six African countries can win a fully paid study tour to major US newsrooms. The contest focuses on stories about women's health challenges and solutions. The application deadline is 15th March.

23. IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship for Female Journalists This fellowship offers academic and professional opportunities for women journalists focusing on human rights and social justice. It includes a monthly stipend, airfare, and health insurance. The application deadline is 6th March.

24. John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University This fellowship supports up to 20 journalists working on urgent issues in journalism. Fellows receive a $75,000 stipend, health insurance, and Stanford tuition. The application deadline is 4th December.

25. McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship for International Journalists This fellowship provides financial support up to $5,000 a month for up to three months for in-depth business journalism projects.

26. MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at University of California, Berkeley This program provides fully-funded scholarships for Sub-Saharan African students pursuing a master's degree. Application deadlines are between 1st December and 6th January.

27. New York University (NYU) World Journalist Fellowship This fellowship allows international journalists to study in NYU's Master of Arts in Journalism program, covering various concentrations. The application deadline is 15th April.

28. Oxford-Reuters Institute Journalism Fellowships Various fellowships for international journalists, including those from Africa and developing countries. No need to specify funding source in the application.

29. One World Media Fellowship This fellowship supports aspiring journalists and filmmakers reporting on the global south. It includes a production grant, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities.

30. Pulitzer Centre Persephone Miel Fellowship This fellowship helps journalists from developing countries report internationally. It includes a $5,000 grant and $2,500 for travel expenses to Washington, D.C.

31. Reporters Without Borders Rest and Refuge Scholarship Journalists from crisis areas can stay in Berlin for up to three months, receiving travel expenses, accommodation, pocket money, and free transportation. The application deadline is 31st July.

32. Reporters Without Borders Berlin Scholarships for Bloggers, Professional and Citizen Journalists Journalists exposed to digital threats receive training in Berlin on digital security. The scholarship includes travel costs, accommodation, pocket money, and a fully equipped computer.

33. Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award for Journalists in Developing Countries Young journalists can submit compelling stories for a chance to attend a gala awards night in London. The application deadline is 18th August.

34. United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) Journalism Award This award recognizes outstanding media coverage of the UN. It distributes over $60,000 among prize categories. The application deadline is 1st September.

35. United Nations/Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards This annual award honors excellence in political cartoons. Prizes include $10,000, $5,000, and $3,000, along with plaques. The application deadline is 15th November.

36. United Nations (UN) Reham Al-Farra Memorial Fellowship Program This four-week fellowship in New York City offers journalists from developing countries a chance to experience the UN's work firsthand.

37. UN-OHRLLS Voices of a Brighter Future for Journalists from Least Developing Countries This program seeks inspiring stories on sustainable development from journalists in the least developed countries.