Daily Humanity opens free HEAT WITH DRONES training for Ukrainian journalists

Foundation 2402 (Daily Humanity) invites journalists, producers, documentarians and drivers of media teams to a safety training with scenarios of drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine.

The free training, which includes a journalism workshop,  will take place on 5-7 December, 2025 in Kyiv and Kyiv region and will be available to media professionals, whether they work for Ukrainian publications or are freelancers. This was made possible thanks to the support of The Globe and Mail Foundation in Canada.

“In recent months, it has been painful to watch how Russian drones attack journalists, humanitarian workers, residents of frontline cities – in just one month, four journalists were killed by FPV drones in Ukraine and even more were injured. As our mission is to help save lives for those working in war zones, we are constantly looking for resources to provide the skills and knowledge that are urgently needed. We are grateful that our partners at The Globe and Mail Foundation have supported this initiative,” said Kateryna Sergatskova, Executive Director of Daily Humanity and risk expert.

HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) using FPV drones is an innovative training to prepare for work in dangerous environments by incorporating relevant practical scenarios with real challenges.
The program combines updating knowledge in tactical medicine, wartime safety and practical scenarios using drones and pyrotechnics to create the most realistic conditions.

Who is it for?

• Journalists, producers, media workers or freelancers
• Documentary filmmakers, photographers and videographers
• Drivers, security managers accompanying media teams

What are the conditions?

To be eligible for the free training, simply register HERE.

We encourage media professionals to apply who:

• Have at least two (2) years of professional experience covering the Ukrainian-Russian conflict for local and/or international press;
• Are currently working in high-risk or conflict-affected areas or are planning to travel to such areas;
• Are employees of Ukrainian media organizations or freelancers.

 

In the HEAT+drones program:

• Risk assessment
• Tactical medicine
• Mine hazard
• Safety during drone attacks
• Practical scenarios
  * The program also includes a journalism workshop from an experienced international reporter dedicated to covering conflict in different countries and contexts.

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM