Mfwa climate change journalism fellowship in west africa 2022

The MFWA Climate Change Journalism Fellowship in West Africa 2022 is a prestigious program that aims to support journalists in West Africa to report on climate change issues effectively. Here are the details:

Program Overview:

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is launching a Climate Change Journalism Fellowship in West Africa, with the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists in West Africa to report on climate change issues, promote climate justice, and amplify the voices of vulnerable communities.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:

  1. Be a professional journalist with at least 2 years of experience in print, online, or broadcast media.
  2. Be a citizen of a West African country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo).
  3. Have a strong interest in reporting on climate change and its impacts on communities.
  4. Be proficient in English or French (the working languages of the fellowship).

Fellowship Benefits:

The fellowship offers the following benefits:

  1. A 10-day training program in climate change reporting, including sessions on climate science, climate policy, and storytelling.
  2. A stipend to support the production of high-quality climate change stories.
  3. Mentorship from experienced climate change journalists and experts.
  4. Opportunities to network with other journalists and climate change stakeholders in West Africa.
  5. A chance to participate in a regional climate change journalism conference.

Application Process:

To apply for the fellowship, please submit the following documents:

  1. A completed application form (available on the MFWA website).
  2. A CV (maximum 3 pages).
  3. A cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are interested in the fellowship and what you hope to achieve.
  4. Two samples of your previous work (articles, videos, or podcasts) that demonstrate your reporting skills and interest in climate change.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is March 31, 2022.

Selection Process:

A selection committee will review all applications and select 10 fellows based on their journalistic experience, interest in climate change reporting, and potential to produce high-quality stories.

Fellowship Timeline:

The fellowship will run from May 2022 to October 2022. The training program will take place in June 2022, and the stipend will be provided to support the production of stories from July to October 2022.

Contact Information:

For more information, please contact:

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Email: [email protected] Phone: +233 302 214 444

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and reporting on climate change in West Africa!