The widespread access to Internet and to information and communication technology (ICT) today make possible the autonomous usage of resources for the creation, edition and publication of texts, videos and sounds of local and diverse content, fostering more than ever, an increase in the number of individuals, groups and communities producing and distributing their communication outlets in the digital world. In the specific context of Latin America and the Caribbean, these practices have a critical communicational value, especially regarding local and community radio. Relying on the high operability and low costs of these means it is relatively easy to establish productive networks that facilitate the sharing of knowledge as well as the production and wide distribution of local content, in particular those produced by the alternative local media.
 
This project is aimed at enhancing the professional capacities of journalists and community media workers for the production and distribution of multimedia products through local and community media and particularly to external audiences using ICT and Internet tools. This will be done through a three-week Diploma course which will be held at the International Institute of Journalism of Havana. The Diploma course will be sponsored by the School of Journalism of the University of Havana, providing the participants with an official Diploma certificate offering a valid credit for further use. The proposal pursues gender equality. Thus women candidates will be strongly encouraged to apply and their applications will receive special consideration to ensure equal opportunities for women and men. Also, educational materials will be peer-reviewed in order to ensure an adequate gender perspective in training materials.