November 14, 2024

Digital Investigations (OSINT) Investigations Workshop for Syrians (Berlin)

Join a 4-day OSINT workshop in Berlin for Syrian EU residents, focused on digital investigations and public interest journalism.

We are looking for young digitally native Syrians based in the EU who are interested in open source tools and investigative journalism to apply to join an in-person four-day workshop in Berlin in 2025.

The workshop is organized by the Syrian investigative journalism unit SIRAJ and the cross-border investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports. The workshop will combine training, practical exercises and Q&As with expert guest speakers. Trainers will cover social media investigations, analyzing satellite imagery and plane and ship tracking, amongst other topics.

Unfortunately we are unable to support visa applications, so the workshop is open only to Syrians who are already based in the Schengen area. Most of the training will be held in Arabic but some presentations will be in English so intermediate fluency is required. You will need to bring your own laptop.

Other requirements:

Student, recent graduate or young professional

Confidence using technology and have strong understanding of internet research tools

Have demonstrated interest in and commitment to digital investigations, public interest journalism and/or human rights documentation

People with a background in creative arts, architecture, technology and related disciplines are welcome to apply – formal journalism experience is not required. Women and people from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

Practicalities: