The journalists have been challenged to help the societies to advance socially, economically, politically and in all life aspects by providing useful information which will help people to solve various problems.
Addressing nine Tanzanian journalists who are attending special training at Maine University, Professor Paul Gross Willer of Maine University, asked the journalists to strive hard so as to bring changes in the societies.
He either urged them to use a powerful tool of spreading information that will trigger the growth of the societies.
Moreover, he said, the time has come for the industry to exercise an advance journalism, by working closely with the governments and other stake holders.
However, he challenged them to bear in minds the roles of the industry in providing information which is true, aiming at bringing relevant changes which will boost the various sectors.
He also acknowledge various obstacles on the flow of information, one of them being the governments' interference through the enacted laws, but he encouraged them in finding proper ways of working with governments at the same time practicing professional journalism.
He said the societies need to know the truth on how various functions are performing their roles including how responsible are our leaders.
If they behave irresponsible we have to reveal as it will be of great damage to many people. "We aim in bringing positive changes to our societies, remember we are watchdogs too"he said.
On other hand, he urged the journalists to give credits to the leaders and people who are really doing good jobs for the societies, saying by so doing they will be much encouraged.
He cited an example of one of the publication in America which started a special column known as Darts and Laurels for praising and criticizing prominent figures in the societies in Bangor city with the aim of encouraging good behaviors and discourage the bad ones.
During the sessions, the Tanzanian journalists had a chance to learn more on how the industry is doing in America.
On top of it, they were trained in Radio and Photo journalism using higher advanced programs and equipment.
It was an exciting moment when Mike Socolow taught the journalism on photo audio journalism and radio.
The journalists were exciting to learn various skills which will make their work be much easier.
The Tanzanian journalists are under Journalism Exchange Program sponsored by USAID geared at helping them to improve their skills and knowledge in order to expand their capacities and efficiency.
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