University of Juba Outreach Effort
As part of global Media and Information Literacy Week, journalism undergraduates from the University of Juba spent Thursday mentoring pupils at Juba Day and St. Daniel Comboni secondary schools.
Deputy Dean Delphine Roba said the visit broadens training chances for each school’s budding journalism clubs and sharpens awareness of responsible news consumption.
Why Media Literacy Matters for Teens
Roba reminded learners that mobile phones unleash torrents of unverified content, making verification and cross-checking through multiple sources a civic obligation.
She stressed that the university will continue follow-up workshops, noting, in her words, ‘Media is the mirror of society; accuracy safeguards that reflection’.
Building Bridges Between School and University
Headteacher Emmanuel Lado welcomed the partnership, arguing that early exposure demystifies journalism and highlights its public-interest role beyond selling newspapers.
He urged students to nurture confidence, explaining that a poised reporter earns trust and becomes a credible community voice.
Voices from the Classroom
Department head Matela Viola told the teenagers that a solid school-club foundation eases the leap to higher education and sharpens future newsroom competitiveness.
Media Mentor Network project manager Dhieu William praised the initiative, saying it plants seeds of rigorous fact-checking that could someday strengthen national reporting standards.
Looking Ahead for Media Literacy Week
Organisers said the school visits complement campus debates, radio simulations, and community dialogues running throughout the week, all aimed at empowering youth with critical media skills.
Follow-up sessions are planned in coming months to cement ties between the university and secondary journalism clubs and to track student progress in debunking misinformation.