Training Network
We provide journalism training for journalists and media institutions and newsrooms through a network of internationally experienced trainers. Our network’s trainers have provided professional support to thousands of journalists in the Arab region and around the world, and have worked on training projects alongside prestigious international institutions and training centers.
Maha Salaheldin
- Fact Checker Trainer
- Egypt
Maha Salaheldin is an award-winning investigative journalist and the founder of the first specialized fact-checking and data journalism department in Egyptian newsrooms at Al-Masry Al-Youm
Maha Salaheldin is an award-winning investigative journalist and the founder of the first specialized fact-checking and data journalism department in Egyptian newsrooms at Al-Masry Al-Youm. She serves as the outreach team leader and data editor at Arabi Facts Hub and is a data journalism lecturer at the Faculty of Mass Communication in Cairo. Additionally, she is a certified trainer with the Google News Initiative, and she works as an independent trainer with the International Center for Journalists, as well as with several Arab and international institutions.
Maha Salaheldin is an award-winning investigative journalist and the founder of the first specialized fact-checking and data journalism department in Egyptian newsrooms at Al-Masry Al-Youm. She serves as the outreach team leader and data editor at Arabi Facts Hub and is a data journalism lecturer at the Faculty of Mass Communication in Cairo. Additionally, she is a certified trainer with the Google News Initiative, and she works as an independent trainer with the International Center for Journalists, as well as with several Arab and international institutions.
Saleem Salameh
- Podcast producer, Filmmaker, and Trainer.
Saleem Salameh is a writer, audio documentary and podcast producer, filmmaker, and trainer. His work explores justice, politics, social relations, culture, art, sexuality, gender, and human experiences across different contexts. Saleem’s audio documentaries and podcasts encompass diverse styles and formats, often enriched with sound design, narration, and research. His short films have been showcased at festivals and museums worldwide. His debut short film won the Critics' Award at the 2015 Franco-Arab Film Festival in Amman, Jordan.
To date, Saleem has written and produced over 127 podcast episodes across 13 different series and documentaries and contributed to 12 short films as a writer, producer, or director. He is also a seasoned trainer, leading workshops on podcast production, scriptwriting, and audio engineering. Saleem has trained over 600 participants from the Arab region, North Africa, Europe, and South America, both online and in person.
Saleem holds a Bachelor’s degree in Filmmaking from SAE Institute in Jordan an
To date, Saleem has written and produced over 127 podcast episodes across 13 different series and documentaries and contributed to 12 short films as a writer, producer, or director. He is also a seasoned trainer, leading workshops on podcast production, scriptwriting, and audio engineering. Saleem has trained over 600 participants from the Arab region, North Africa, Europe, and South America, both online and in person.
Saleem holds a Bachelor’s degree in Filmmaking from SAE Institute in Jordan an
Yaser Elzayat
- Journalist and storyteller trainer
Yaser Elzayat is an Egyptian journalist, coach and trainer with more than 30 years experience in journalism and 14 years in training. He worked as a print, tv and online journalist in many media outlets in Egypt, KSA, UAE, Jordan and The Netherlands. He has been working as a trainer with many international capacity building organizations such as: International Committee for the Red Cross, German international cooperation agency (GIZ), Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute, Free Press Unlimited, Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) and Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC). He delivered training in almost all the MENA region countries.
He is a member of the advisory board of Egypt media forum (EMF) 2022-2023 He is the head of the scientific committee of the sustainable communication conference which is organized by the Arab Administrative development organization (one of the Arab League organizations)
He is a member of the advisory board of Egypt media forum (EMF) 2022-2023 He is the head of the scientific committee of the sustainable communication conference which is organized by the Arab Administrative development organization (one of the Arab League organizations)
Aya Mhana
- Psychologist, trauma-informed and safety trainer
Aya Mhanna is a psychologist and trainer specialising in mental health, trauma, and safety and security practices. With extensive experience in training journalists, media professionals, and organizations, she focuses on psychological resilience, trauma-informed reporting, and safety. Aya’s interactive and inclusive training approach integrates real-life case studies to empower participants with practical tools. She has collaborated with media institutions, NGOs, and international organizations to design and deliver capacity-building programs that enhance mental health awareness and ethical media practices as well as work-risks mitigation strategies.