Honorary Ambassadors

0: Adelina O. Carreno in Baybay, Philippines

I am Adelina O. Carreno
I am currently designated as Training Focal Person
I participated in RNTC’s course General Production Course Radio and Training of Trainers (Radio) at Visca Radio Dyac, Visayas State University, Leyte.

If you contact me I can assist you with giving information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, helping enroll online at NFP and RNTC, helping in convincing your boss to participate in the chosen course, etc.

Contact me at aocarreno (at) yahoo.com.ph

1: Ademola Aremu in Ibadan, Nigeria

I am Ademola Aremu
I am currently a presenter at the Broadcasting Corporation Of Oyo State (Bcos), Ibadan
I participated in RNTC’s course Soaps and Society (2008)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at may8pro (at) yahoo.com or ademola71 (at) yahoo.com

2: Adrien Sindayigaya in Bujumbura, Burundi

I am Adrien Sindayigaya
I am currently the Media Development Advisor and Trainer at Search for Common Ground.
I participated in RNTC’s course International Course Broadcast Journalism on Good Governance in 2001

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at hasindayigaya (at) gmail.com

3: Amie Joof in Dakar, Senegal

I am Amie Joof
I am currently executive director/directrice executive, FAMEDEV-Le Réseau Inter Africain Des Femmes, Médias, Genre et Développement/Inter Africa Network for Women, Media ,Gender and Development.
I participated in RNTC’s course in 1975

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at joofamie (at) yahoo.com or +221 77 642 8983

4: Արմեն Սարգսյան in Yerevan, Armenia

I am Armen Sargsyan
I am currently a journalist, anchor/լրագրող, հաղորդավար and TV producer/պրոդյուսեր
I participated in RNTC’s Broadcast Journalism course on Social Conflicts and Cohesion in 2005 /Հեռուստատեսային լրագրության դասընթաց սոցիալական կոնֆլիկտներ եւ հանգուցալուծում թեմայով 2005

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC.

Contact me at armens (at) internews.am

5: Aveseh Asough in Abuja, Nigeria

I am Aveseh Asough
I am currently a radio journalism Trainer and Producer
I participated in RNTC’s course International Course Broadcast Journalism on Migration

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on how to complete RNTC Application forms, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss if need be, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa, or whatever it is you not clear about as concerns going to Hilversum.

Contact me at titana80 (at) yahoo.com or on twitter (@titana80) and on Facebook (Aveseh Asough)

6: Ayo Ilori in Lagos, Nigeria

I am Ayo Ilori, a journalist, with the Lagos state owned Radio Station (Radio Lagos/Eko Fm) and also a web content provider with www.enownow.com, a news website.
I am currently a senior Reportorial and Editorial Officer on the sports desk and the Financial Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State.
I participated in RNTC’s course International Broadcast Journalism: Sports and Society (2008)

If you contact me I can assist you with courses available at Radio Netherlands Training Centre, the earliest you can apply so as to meet up with the deadline, help with your registration online by giving relevant and accurate site, advice on how you can procure your visa for the training if and when you qualify to attend. Also help in preparing you for your journey to the Netherlands with the best places to visit and also help plan your stay by maximizing your time when in the Netherlands. Convincing your boss to allow you to attend the course which might keep you away from your job for a while is very important and I will be readily available to meet with and convince them on the importance of participating.

Contact me at ayoilori (at) yahoo.com

7: Busi Ndlovu-Bhebe in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

I am Sibusisiwe (Busi) Ndlovu-Bhebe
I am currently a freelance journalist also working actively in civic activism.
I participated in RNTC’s course Soaps and Society (2008) and it was a turning point in my life as a journalist.

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, life in the Netherlands, registration in RNTC and NFP programmes, help with a motivational letter guide, rules and procedures for applying for a visa, help convince your boss on the importance of trainings and how to put what you have learnt into effective and practical use back home.

Contact me at busisiwe75 (at) gmail.com or sibusisiwendlovu (at) yahoo.com

8: CV. Velayutham in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I am CV. Velayutham
I am currently Assistant Professor at the Department of Media Sciences, Anna University.
I participated in RNTC’s course Training the Trainers (2006)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at cvtrainer (at) gmail.com or at 9840993558

9: Tamani Yusuf in Kaduna, Nigeria

I am Tamani Yusuf, Media Practitioner with over 30 years experience in broadcasting.
I am currently Managing Director/ CEO Kaduna State Media Corporation.
I participated in RNTC’s course Broadcasting for Children and Young people (2001)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at comfortyusuf (at) yahoo.com

10: Darshana Ashoka Kumara in Homagama, Sri Lanka

I am Darshana Ashoka Kumara
I’m currently working as a sub news editor for the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
I participated in RNTC’s international Course Broadcast Journalism under the theme “Social Conflict and Cohesion” (2009)

If you contact me I can assist you with giving information on RNTC, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc. Identifying other related education institutes for example ISS, providing details on Dutch culture and climate in the Netherlands.

Contact me at ashokakumara (at) gmail.com or +94714448974

11: Dorothy Meck in Harare, Zimbabwe

I am Dorothy Meck
I’m currently an independent filmmaker (films and documentaries)
I participated in RNTC’s course International Documentary making (2002).

As the Honorary Ambassador of RNTC, I can assist you with information on RNTC, upcoming courses, enrollment procedure, application for visa and also information on Dutch culture and lifestyle. You can go to www.rntc.nl/courses and www.rntc.nl for the courses overview. At RNTC you are assured of quality education that will enhance your life skills. I'm so proud to be an RNTC product, so can you.

Contact me at dorothymeck (at) yahoo.co.uk or dorothy (at) thesongofthetree.com

12: Eric Barrantes García in Lima, Peru

Soy Eric Barrantes García
Actualmente me desempeño como productor, periodista y capacitador en Prodial Comunicación Integral S.A.C., como docente a distancia en la Universidad Alas Peruanas (UAP) y como webmaster en la Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP).

En el 2008 participé en el curso Training the Trainers in Radio, TV, Online and Print (Capacitación para capacitadores de medios).

Si me contactas, podré brindarte toda la información que necesitas sobre Radio Nederland Training Centre (RNTC) y los cursos internacionales que a lo largo del año ofrece este centro de excelencia en el campo de los medios, la educación y el desarrollo. También podré asesorarte de manera gratuita sobre los requisitos, plazos y trámites que debes cumplir para postular a las becas otorgadas por la NUFFIC y RNTC. Y si lo requieres, podré ayudarte a convencer a tus jefes del por qué es importante apostar por tu entrenamiento en esta institución de gran prestigio internacional que sin duda alguna contribuirá con tu desarrollo profesional y del medio o empresa en la que trabajas.

Contáctame a través del siguiente correo eric_barrantes (at) yahoo.com

13: Godfrey Nicolaus Nago in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

I am Godfrey Nago, a TV Principal Producer working for the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation -TBC
I am working as a TV producer/Director, Cameraman, Video Editor and Head of the Documentary Derpartment.
I participated in RNTC’s course General TV production (1998) and Facts and Format (2004).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at gnago2002 (at) yahoo.co.uk

14: حمزه علي وشاح in Amman, Jordan

مـزه علي وشـاح
اعمل حالياً بمؤسسة الإذاعة و التلفزيون الاردنية / دائرة العلاقات الدولية بوظيفة ضابط علاقات دولية..
لقد شاركت في " الدورة الدولية للصحافة " ضمن موضوع " التنوع".
1. تقديم المساعدة في ئعبئة نموذج الدورة. 2. تقديم نصائح عامة بخصوص الدورات 3. كيفية إستخدام المواصلات في هولندا. 4. كيفية التعامل مع السفارة الهولندية .

Contact me at hamzeh (at) jrtv.gov.jo

15: Kapanga Hesron in Windhoek, Namibia

I am Hesron Kapanga aka H.
I am currently a part-time lecturer in Factual Radio at the College of the Arts in Namibia. I'm also a freelance Radio Producer.
I participated in RNTC’s course Facts & Formats 2010.

If you contact me I can assist you with applying for a course at Radio Netherlands Training Centre [RNTC] and tell you more about The Netherlands Fellowship Programme. I can also help convince your boss why studying at RNTC will be of great benefit for you and the organisation you work for.

One more thing that I can assist you with is applying for your visa and tell you a bit on how life is in the Netherlands, what to expect when you arrive at the Bastion Hotel Guest House and prepare you mentally for your trip to beautiful Hilversum if you’re accepted.

Contact me at thekapanga (at) mail.com

16: Isaac Sagala in Nairobi, Kenya

I am Isaac Sagala, journalist.
I participated in RNTC’s course Good governance and the broadcast journalist (2010).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at bwanasagala (at) gmail.com

17: Jaya Luintel in Kathmandu, Nepal

I am Jaya Luintel
I am a designer, manager, producer and trainer for gender as well as health media programs. I work for empowerment of women through media and believe in communication for social change.
I currently work as freelancer.
I participated in RNTC’s International Course on Broadcast Journalism in 2006 and International Course Training the Trainers in 2010.

If you contact me I can help you with application process, give information about RNTC, help you prepare about getting most out of RNTC training and everything you want to know about the fellowship.

Contact me at luinteljaya (at) gmail.com or call 9851066665

18: Jennifer Bakyawa in Kampala, Uganda

I am Jennifer Bakyawa
I am a Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist, working as a consultant.
I participated in RNTC’s course Internet Course for Journalists (2003)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.)

Contact me at jfbakyawa (at) hotmail.com

19: José Tembe in Maputo, Mozambique

I am José Tembe
I am currently the Editor of Maputo Corridor Radio, the English Service of Radio Mozambique.
I participated in RNTC’s course Training of Trainers (2008).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on the different courses run by the RNTC, the Bastian Hotel as well as help you to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa, and more…

Contact me at jtembe1 (at) yahoo.com

20: Khagendra Khatri in Kathmandu, Nepal

I am Khagendra Khatri.
I’m Director at the News department of Radio Nepal.
I participated in RNTC’s course Broadcast Journalism in 2003.
If you contact me I can assist you with helping in applying at RNTC, explaining how to fill up the form in correct process, explain about your stay in the Netherlands, help to convince the office co-staffs and explain the benefits of RNTC's course, all helping in all visa process.
Contact me at khatri[at]hotmal.com or at Radio Nepal, Singhadurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal.

21: Elizabeth E. K. Coleman in Accra, Ghana

I am Elizabeth Efua Coleman
I am a documentary film producer/director.
I participated in RNTC’s course Facts and formats (2004)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on how to apply to RNTC and apply sponsorship from NFP as a media practitioner, discuss with your boss how beneficial training in RNTC will contribute to the organization and development of Ghana. I can tell you more about where you will stay during the training period and how best to get a visa.

Contact me at efuacole (at) yahoo.com

22: Lorenzo E. Irion in Paramaribo, Suriname

I am Lorenzo Irion
I am currently the Communication Officer of the State Hospital Foundation and freelancer of sport on tennis for the daily De Ware Tijd.
I participated in RNTC’s course Internet Journalism (2007)

Don’t hesitate to contact me for a smooth applying process. I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at irionlorenzo (at) hotmail.com or at Lorenzo Irion on Facebook.

23: Loretta Vanderpuye in Accra, Ghana

I am Loretta Vanderpuye
I am currently editor- in- chief of the Television News Department of the Ghana Broad casting Corporation. I am one of the three show editors in the TV news room, that is, I lead a team to produce the news bulletin. I do camera journalism, I also do documentaries and news features and sometimes read the end of the year news.
I took part in RNTC's course Broadcast Journalism on the theme of Migration (2002)

If you contact me I can assist you with information about RNTC, staying in the Netherlands, and help you to register online at NFP and RNTC. I can also assist you to choose the most relevant course appropriate for you, help convince your boss to let him/her know how beneficial the course would be to your work and I can also explain the rules/processes on how best to get a visa.

You can contact at loretvan (at) yahoo.com

24: Madhu Acharya in Kathmandu, Nepal

I am Madhu Acharya
I am a radio producer, designer and trainer interested in pro-people media.
I am employed by Internews Network as Project Director in Nepal.
I participated in RNTC’s courses News Goes Digital (1998) and Community Radio Management and Training of Trainers (2001)

If you contact me I can help you with application process, give information about RNTC, help you prepare about getting the most out of RNTC trainings and everything you want to know about the fellowship.

Contact me at madhu.acharya (at) gmail.com or +977 9851038035

25: Mahfudh Marzuki in Aceh, Indonesia

I am Mahfudh Marzuki
I am currently Information Manager at Lafarge Cement Indonesia.
I participated in RNTC’s Educational Programme Production for Peace Building and After Effect of Conflict (2003).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa in Sumatera, Indonesia.

Contact me at email or Google-talk: mahfudhmarzuki (at) gmail.com, or by Yahoo-messenger: mahfudhmarzuki

26: Margarita Stoleska in Skopje, Macedonia

Jas sum Margarita, del od internacionalniot tim na RNTC. Sakam se sto e kreativno, … novinarstvoto e mojot izbor, no i patuvanjata, razlicnite kulturi, novite prijatelstva, muzikata.. .Veruvam deka ljubopitnosta I profesionalnosta se karakterot na uspehot vo profesijata koja traga po razlicnoto.
Jas sum Media trener po novinarski vestini vo Makedonskiot Institut za Mediumi I Glaven I odgovoren urednik vo Media Group, za City Radio I Club FM.

Moze da me kontaktirate za se sto Ve interesira vo vrska so RNTC, vidot na kursevite, programata, nacinot na skoluvanje, timot na profesionalci, profesorite, stipendijata, trosocite, prestojot I smestuvanjeto vo Holandija, prijatelstvata, druzenjeto i zabavata vo slobodnoto vreme, organizacija na aktivnostite, Amsterdam I strancite, no I pretstavuvanjeto na potrebata I pridobivkite od Vaseto skoluvanje vo RNTC pred Vasite pretpostaveni. Prasuvajte za se sto Ve interesir

Kontaktirajte me na email mstoleska (at) yahoo.com

27: Ria Ernunsari in Jakarta, Indonesia

Saya Ria Ernunsari dan saat ini aktif sebagai konsultan media independen sekaligus juga dosen di dua universitas.
Saya bisa membantu Anda mengenai informasi seputar RNTC, mendaftar NFP dan RNTC secara online, diskusi dengan atasan Anda, penjelasan tentang aturan/proses atau bagaimana memperoleh visa, kursus-kursus singkat, modul pelatihan RNTC. Bulan September hingga Desember 2004 saya mengikuti training “Facts and Formats: Creative Ways of Informing People.”

Contact me at ernunsari (at) gmail.com

28: Rose Haji Mwalimu in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

I am Rose Haji Mwalimu, Media Consultant and Activist.
I am currently a Community Media Trainer at UNESCO Dar es Salaam
I participated in RNTC’s course Training the Trainers (2010)

If you contact me I can assist you with helping in giving information on RNTC, help on register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process on how best to get a visa as well as giving more visibility RNTC

Contact me at rohamu2004 (at) yahoo.co.uk or pochoclinic (at) gmail.com

29: Farzana Rupa in Dhaka, Bangladesh

I am Farzana Rupa
I am currently working as special correspondent in 71 tv.
I participated in RNTC’s International Course Broadcast Journalism (2004)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at rupafarzana (at) yahoo.com

30: David Rupiny in Kampala, Uganda

I am David Rupiny from Uganda, The Pearl of Africa!
Currently I own and run a radio station in northern Uganda; it’s the very first by a radio journalist in Uganda.
I participated in RNTC courses International Course Broadcast Journalism on the theme of Migration in 2002 and in 2008 International Course Training the Trainers.

If you contact me I can assist you with relevant information on RNTC and her courses, on staying in the Netherlands, help you register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how to get a visa and any information you may require.

In case you need any assistance please do not hesitate to drop me an email at drupiny (at) yahoo.com

31: Shakil Ahmed in Dhaka, Bangladesh

I am Shakil Ahmed
I am currently head of OutPut at Ekattor TV.
I participated in RNTC’s course Internet for journalists (2003).

If you contact me I can assist you with all you need, I mean, even from filling up your application but just please don’t call me before 7 PM bulletin!

Contact me at shakbd (at) gmail.com, 0088-01711822674 or 0088-01841710002.

32: Sherrine Masupelo in Kitwe, Zambia

I am Sherrine Masupelo
I am currently the head of Production and Operations at the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation’s (ZNBC) Regional Station in Kitwe.
I participated in RNTC’s International Course Broadcast Journalism on Migration (2007).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, upcoming courses, enrollment procedure and visa application process. I can also give you information on Dutch life and staying in the Netherlands.

Contact me at msherrine (at) gmail.com, Twitter: @msherrine or Facebook: Sherrine Masupelo

33: Supattra Limpabandhu in Bangkok, Thailand

I am Supattra Limpabandhu - TV Production Advisor, Trainer
I am currently Director International Foreign Affairs National Human Rights Commission of Thailand

I participated in RNTC’s course Educational Programme Production (1989) and Training the Trainers (1995).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, and help convince your boss training at RNTC is useful…

Contact me at supattra65 (at) hotmail.com

34: Shiella C. Balbutin in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

I am Shiella Balbutin
I am currently Chairperson of the Development Communication Department, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan and at the same time an Instructor of the same department. I handle the educational broadcast production and communication strategies courses at the undergraduate level.
I participated in RNTC’s courseTraining of Trainers on Radio, TV and the Internet (2004) and Refresher Course in India (2008)

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa etc.

Contact me at sbalbutin (at) xu.edu.ph or moonslyke (at) yahoo.com

35: Tharidi Fonseka in Colombo, Sri Lanka

I am Tharidi Fonseka
I am freelance TV presenter/producer, I am a researcher (for amongst others the Dutch TV show Spoorloos), I produce documentaries and am also a script writer.
I participated in RNTC’s course Broadcast Journalism on Good Governance (2004).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC, on staying in the Netherlands, help to register online at NFP and RNTC, assistance to choose the most relevant course in the field, help convince your boss and let know how it will be benefited for your work back home, explain the rules/process or on how best to get a visa.

You can contact me at tharidij24 (at) gmail.com

36: Veena Krishna in Mumbai, India

I am Veena Krishna, a broadcast journalist in Mumbai, India.
I am currently working at the business news channel CNBC-TV18 as Deputy Editor- Special Projects.
I participated in RNTC’s International Course Broadcast Journalism (2003).

If you contact me I can assist you with information on RNTC and staying in the Netherlands.

Contact me at krish.veena (at) gmail.com

37: Maria Victoria Hernandez Batacan in Quezon City, Philippines

I am Maria Victoria Hernandez Batacan - you can call me Coke.
I’m currently Corporate Communications Director of the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation IBC-13 in the Philipines.
I participated in RNTC’s course on International Broadcast Journalism (Focus: Migration) in the late winter/early spring of 2002.

If you contact me, I can assist you with getting an overview of the Radio Netherlands Training Center and the courses it offers, and of staying in the Netherlands, and with convincing your employer to support your advanced education. I can also guide you in registering online at NFP and RNTC.

Contact me at volupteiam (at) yahoo.com and I will respond as soon as I possibly can.

38: Narayan Shrestha नारायण श्रेष्ठ, Nepal

I am Narayan Shrestha
I’m working for BBC Media Action Nepal, a charity wing of BBC, as a senior producer and presenter. The programme I present, Sajha Sawal, is a weekly debate show broadcast every Sunday evening form Television and Radios across Nepal. It is an audience-based discussion programme that allows ordinary people, particularly the marginalized and the traditionally excluded groups to question authorities. Political leaders-in the government or in the opposition, government officials, and other community leaders are invited as panelists.
The programme seeks to hold authorities accountable on their commitments and responsibilities.
I participated in RNTC’s course: Broadcast Journalism on the theme of Social Conflict and Cohesion 2005.
If you contact me I can give information on RNTC, help to enroll online at NFP and RNTC, help convince your boss, explain the rules/process.
Contact me at thenarayan[at]gmail.com,  www.facebook.com/narayan.shrestha1, or twitter: @NrnShrestha

39: Carlos Serrano in Cartegena, Colombia

Hi! I am Carlos Serrano.
I’m currently Web editor at Fundación Gabriel García Márquez para el Nuevo Periodismo Iberoamericano.
I participated in RNTC’s course: Training the trainers 2012.

If you contact me I can assist you with: information about the course, enrollment procedure and visa application process, information on Dutch life and staying in the Netherlands, how to travel to others countries.

Contact me at cserrano [at] fnpi.org or Twitter: @carliserrano

40: Emal Naweed Haidary in Kabul, Afghanistan

I am Emal Naweed Haidary.
I’m currently working as multimedia trainer at Afghan Voices and as correspondent with Agence France Presse in Kabul. I also contribute to some Afghan and international TV and radio stations from time to time.
I participated in RNTC’s course Broadcast Journalism, in 2007.
If you contact me I can assist you with everything about RNTC, applying online at NFP and RNTC, convince your boss, staying in the Netherlands, cultural differences, your visa and itinerary plans... and other fellowship questions you may have.
Contact me at emal.haidary [a] gmail.com