The call for applications is now open for West African journalists to apply for the GI-TOC’s 2024 Resilience Fund Journalism Fellowship.
August 13, 2024
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The GI-TOC Resilience Fund Journalism Fellowship supports journalists in West Africa investigating illicit economies and instability. The fellowship includes financial grants, capacity-building sessions, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Journalism focusing on illicit economies and instability.
Journalists based in and nationals of Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. Preference may be given to those based in or reporting on northern areas of these countries.
Applicants are shortlisted based on contextual relevance, narrative development, solution feasibility, and capacity to build community resilience. They must also demonstrate an understanding of illicit economies and local socio-political landscapes, and have full or professional working proficiency in English or French.
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria
Various locations as determined by the fellowship activities, primarily in the applicant’s home country.
Not specified
Each grantee will receive €8,000, payable in two instalments of €4,000. The award also includes capacity-building sessions, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to the Resilience Fund Community Platform.
Duration is not specified, but includes the period needed for investigative reporting and capacity-building activities.
Submit an application through the online form available on the official webpage. Ensure responses are clear, succinct, and within word limits. Applications cannot be received by email and must be submitted via the online form.
GI-TOC Resilience Fund Journalism Fellowship
For technical issues or questions, contact: fellowship@globalinitiative.net
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