United Nations 2025 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF)- Apply!

Applications are now open for the RAF Fellowship, offering journalists from developing countries a chance to report on global affairs at the UN. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 31 March 2025.

Tell Me About The UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship:

The RAF Fellowship is a prestigious program designed to support full-time working journalists from developing countries and economies in transition. The fellowship provides an opportunity to cover the UN and its priority issues while participating in a series of briefings and discussions. Fellows gain valuable exposure to international journalism practices, networking opportunities, and firsthand experience reporting on global affairs.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Journalism 

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply for the UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship?

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time working journalists between the ages of 22 and 35.
• Citizens of eligible developing countries or economies in transition.
• Freelance journalists are eligible but must provide strong work samples.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, as it is the primary language of communication during the program.
• Journalism students and non-journalists are not eligible.

How are Applicants Selected?

• Selection is based on the strength and relevance of the applicant’s portfolio to the UN and its priority issues.
• Audience reach is considered in the selection process.
• Geographic diversity and gender parity are taken into account.

Required Documents:

Applicants are also to submit the following documents:

• At least six (6) work samples related to the UN and its priority issues, published within the last six months.
• CV in English or French.
• Completed application form with strong responses to relevant questions.
• Two reference letters.
• For television/radio journalists, work samples must be submitted via a publicly accessible link or a file-sharing platform.

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

The following countries are eligible: 

• Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• Asia: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Georgia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine (State of), Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation (partially in Asia), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen.
• Europe: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia (partially in Europe), Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine.
• North America & The Caribbean: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago.
• South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
• Oceania: Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu.

Where will the Award be Taken?

The program may be conducted in a fully virtual, hybrid, or in-person format, depending on the circumstances for 2025.

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists Fellowship?

Fellows gain firsthand experience covering UN-related topics, receive professional development through briefings and discussions, and build connections within the international journalism community.

How Long Will the Award Last?

September to October 2025

How to Apply:

Applicants must apply via the online application form.

Visit the official application webpage.