AsiaNews in collaboration with Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena is organizing a formation seminar for young journalists from 26 April 2010 to April 30, 2010.

The course will be held at the Rome headquarters of AsiaNews (Via FD Guerrazzi 11, Roma) and aims to prepare participants to become a cultural bridge between Asia and Europe in the footsteps of Matteo Ricci, and to use modern techniques of on line web - journalism as a tool to promote dialogue between East and West in matters of human dignity, religion and social development.   The positions up for competition are:

a. 3 places for young journalists living in Rome, who will attend the course free of charge;

b. 3 places for young journalists from Asia, for each of whom a scholarship will be made available to cover the cost of their attendance and stay.   Applications can be made by filling in the following form no later than 3 April 2010.   A special commission formed by the Editor, Deputy Editor and journalists at AsiaNews will ensure the selection of candidates.   The names of the winners will be published on the website as of 10 April 2010.