MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Leadership of the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) says it has secured capacity-building opportunities for its members in India’s training and media exchange programs.

The disclosure was made on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, by the President of the Association, Lisa Diasay, following a courtesy visit to Indian Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma.

During the visit, Madam Diasay highlighted the need to build the capacity of Female journalists to make them more skilled and competitive.

She named digital journalism, artificial intelligence, technology, newsroom leadership, and professional exchanges as FeJAL’s priorities.

The FeJAL President also pushed for the partnership between FeJAL and India to be decentralized.

She said,” When it is decentralized, journalists across the country will have better access to information supported-projects in agriculture, health and education”.

Madam Diasay recommitted FeJAL to building partnerships that will strengthen women’s participation and leadership in the media.

Meanwhile, India Ambassador to Liberia, Manoj Bihari Verma, welcomed FeJAL’s interests and committed the embassy to sharing news of its programs through the association’s media network.

The Indian Ambassador said the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program is open to eligible women journalists.

He encouraged FeJAL members to apply for scholarships offered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

Ambassador Verma stated that both programs are part of India’s commitment to building skills in Liberia.