KITE RUNNER

Media And Communication Hub

Activities

Podcast Production

Recording of the Crossmedia Lab dedicated to Podcast Production on April 26th at Eğitim Kültür ve Yardımlaşma Derneği in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul and online.

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Happy New Year

The Kite-Runner team wishes a Happy New Year and expresses its gratitude to all those who participated in the Kite-Runner program in 2024 and supported our activities.

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News

Afghan Journalists in Exile in Pakistan

After August 15, 2021, with the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan, some journalists were detained and imprisoned. Many others were forced to flee, abandoning their homes, homeland, and possessions, and sought refuge in neighbouring countries.

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We are not Safe

Afghan Journalists exiled to Turkey are exposed to house arrest due to fear of detention and deportation. Call For International support.

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The Absence of Safety

Cover Image: Yalda Hussaini, Looking For Freedom     Legal Status of Exiled Afghan Journalists and Artists in Turkey     Report Summary by Lawyer

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Movies

The Istanbul based association Diyalog in cooperation with the
International Media Support (IMS) started in August 2022 the Kite
Runner activities in Istanbul. 2024 the program continued with language courses, film screenings, a digital storytelling lab, a working group for women journalists and much more.

Digital Storytelling

Cross-Border Collaboration

During the last gathering, we spoke with Ruchi Kumar as guest about pitching your Media Work to International media outlets and opportunities of Cross-Border Collaboration and funding opportunities.

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Podcast Production

Recording of the Crossmedia Lab dedicated to Podcast Production on April 26th at Eğitim Kültür ve Yardımlaşma Derneği in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul and online.

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Working Group for Women Journalists

My Burka and Me

Dr. Huda Hashimi performs during the Event, “New Voices from Afghanistan”, 29.11.24, at the Yuvakimyon Greek Girls School during the Mahalla Festival Memento.  She puts herself in the shoes of a teenager who doesn’t understand why she has to wear the burka. 

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