We empower female journalists to amplify women's voices.
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ABOUT ACWJ
Who we are
African Centre for Women in Journalism (ACWJ), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence, diversity, equality and freedom of expression for women journalists across Africa.
OUR MISSION
ACWJ supports, empowers and amplifies the voices of female journalists in Africa, promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity in media.
OUR VISION
A world where female journalists have equal opportunities, access to resources and recognition to shape different narratives and drive positive change.
Our Programs
How we support Journalists
Training and Capacity Building Program
Media Advocacy Program
Research Program
Grant Making Program
“For years, journalism across Africa has been male-dominated. We are changing that.”
Our five values
We are guided by our five principles and will never compromise on them.
Equality
Diversity
Inclusivity
Afrocentrism
Integrity
We advocate for equal opportunities, fair treatment, and balanced representation of women in journalism across Africa, ensuring they have access to the same resources, assignments, and advancement opportunities as their male counterparts.
Our Partners
Together we amplify women's voices in African media
When you partner with us, you help create newsrooms where female journalists can thrive, stories that shape minds, and media that truly represents all voices in Africa.
