Voice of Tomorrow Program Connects Young Indonesian and Indian Journalists with Media Veterans
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — an international training program to nurture a new generation of ethical and globally minded journalists — officially launched on Tuesday at the Indian Embassy in Jakarta.
The initiative, organized by India News Desk in partnership with the Indian Embassy, brings together emerging journalists from Indonesia and India with prominent media leaders who will serve as mentors.
Tika Widianingsih, Head of Media at India News Desk, said the program was designed as an intensive incubator to respond to the growing need for young journalists who are both ethically grounded and globally aware.
"Voice of Tomorrow offers direct interaction between senior experts from Indonesia and India and the next generation of media practitioners," Widianingsih said at the program’s launch.
She added that senior journalists would share their practical experience, strategic insights, and ethical values throughout the sessions.
A Platform for Ethical, Informed, and Connected Journalism
Investortrust CEO Primus Dorimulu, who also serves as one of the program's mentors, welcomed the initiative as a vital step in strengthening understanding between the two nations.
"You can’t love what you don’t know. That’s why this program matters — it builds bridges," he said.
Dorimulu emphasized the core mission of journalism: to deliver truthful information backed by access to the right sources. He believes the program will provide aspiring journalists with access to the tools they need to report with accuracy and integrity.
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty echoed these sentiments, calling the program a “bridge of understanding.” He noted that true connection between nations starts with mutual recognition — and journalism is a powerful vehicle for that.
"If Indonesian journalists don’t know India or its people, how can they grow fond of them — and vice versa? This program is a small but meaningful contribution to fostering that knowledge," Chakravorty said.
He also emphasized the need to involve communities beyond major cities, hoping the initiative would pave the way for long-term cultural exchange and cross-border cooperation.
Training, Certification, and Global Networking Opportunities
Set to run from August to October 2025, Voice of Tomorrow offers a 10-week online program held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WIB. Each weekly session includes two segments: one led by an Indonesian journalist and another by an Indian counterpart.
Participants who complete the program will receive official certification and gain access to an international journalism network. A select few will also win a chance to visit media organizations in India.
The Voice of Tomorrow program will cover a wide range of topics designed to strengthen the competencies of emerging journalists. Participants will explore digital journalism and multimedia storytelling, gaining skills in producing engaging content across platforms. The program also emphasizes human rights and political reporting, equipping journalists to navigate sensitive and high-stakes coverage with integrity.
In addition, sessions will address environmental and gender issues, encouraging critical reflection on equity and sustainability in journalism. The importance of fact-checking and verification will be underscored, highlighting techniques to combat misinformation in an increasingly complex media landscape.
Other focus areas include strategic studies and business journalism, aimed at deepening understanding of global economic trends and policy impacts. Local journalism and community engagement will be emphasized as vital tools for fostering trust and relevance at the grassroots level. Finally, the program will introduce cross-border and diplomatic perspectives, preparing participants to report on international affairs with nuance and credibility.
Confirmed mentors include Sachin Gopalan (India News Desk), Desi Anwar (CNN Indonesia), Taufiq Rahman (The Jakarta Post), Palki Sharma (First Post), Dipanjan Roy (The Economic Times), Shivam Patel (Reuters), Ravi Velloor (The Straits Times), and more.