American People Partner with University of Dar es Salaam's School of Journalism and Mass Communication

PAO Dana L. Banks and Dean of the University of Dar es Salaam's School of Journalism and Mass Communication Dr. Bernadeta Killian during grant signing event at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam on March 5, 2012. (Photo courtesy of the American Embassy)

PAO Dana L. Banks and Dean of the University of Dar es Salaam's School of Journalism and Mass Communication Dr. Bernadeta Killian during an interview with Mlimani Television following the grant signing event at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam on March 5, 2012. (Photo courtesy of the American Embassy)

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On March 5, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Dana L. Banks welcomed Dr. Bernadeta Killian, Dean of the University of Dar es Salaam's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, to present a 1.6 million Tsh grant ($10,000 USD) for procurement of two editing laptops, four monitoring radio receivers, and one monitoring screen for the university's media laboratory.  Mr. Anuary Mkama, a reporter with Mlimani Television - a subsidiary of the university - interviewed Ms. Banks and Dr. Killian following the grant signing event at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam.

"This grant represents the American people's commitment to promote freedom of the press in Tanzania, and our commitment to contribute to the professionalization and education of Tanzanian journalism students," said Ms. Banks.