Deadline: June 8, 2026
Applications for the CJID/UNESCO Global Media Defence Fund Storytelling Fellowship for Environmental Journalists in West Africa 2026 are now open. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), in partnership with the UNESCO Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF), invites environmental journalists to apply for a six-month storytelling fellowship. This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of journalists to conduct investigative reporting on cases of violence against environmental reporters, while supporting the production, publication, and dissemination of these stories in line with international standards.
The fellowship objectives are to:
- Provide training and mentorship for journalists who report attacks against environmental journalists.
- Strengthen capacity for investigative reporting.
- Produce and publish stories on violence against environmental reporters.
- Disseminate work in line with international standards.
Eligibility
- Open to professional journalists currently resident in Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
- Freelance/Independent and Female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by Monday, 8th June, through the online form. Applications will undergo a thorough review with shortlisted candidates proceeding to the next stage. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information, visit Storytelling Fellowship.
