Our Programs
Through our programs, initiatives and partnerships, we strive to enhance the impact of female journalists on society
Training and Capacity Building Program
Our Training and Capacity Building Program is a comprehensive training initiative designed to enhance the skills, knowledge and professionalism of female journalists. The Programs aims to support the development of a vibrant, independent and pluralistic media landscape, promoting quality journalism and ethical reporting.
Objectives
- Improve women journalistic standards and practices
- Enhance women reporting skills, research, and investigative techniques
- Foster critical thinking, media literacy, and analytical reporting
- Promote ethical journalism, fact-checking, and accuracy
- Support diversity, inclusion, and women representation in journalism
Program Components
Workshops and Training Sessions
- Reporting techniques and storytelling
- Investigative journalism and research methods
- Ethics and media law
- Digital journalism and multimedia storytelling
- Data journalism and visualization
Mentorship Program
- Pairing experienced journalists with mentees
- Apprenticeship
- Guidance on story development, research, and writing
- Feedback and support
Mentorship Program
- Pairing experienced journalists with mentees
- Apprenticeship
- Guidance on story development, research, and writing
- Feedback and support
Evaluation and Impact
- Pre and post-training assessments
- Participant feedback and evaluations
- Monitoring of published work and impact
- Alumni network and continued support
Media Advocacy Program
The Media Advocacy Program is a strategic initiative designed to empower female journalists to promote and protect media freedom, independence and diversity. The program aims to strengthen female journalists' capacity to advocate for their rights, interests and professional values.
Objectives
- Promote media freedom and independence
- Enhance female journalists' advocacy knowledge and skills
- Advocate for media policy reforms and legislative changes that enhance women journalism
- Foster collaboration among women journalists, media organizations, and civil society
- Amplify women journalists' voices on critical issues
Program Components
Advocacy Training
- Media law and policy
- Lobbying and negotiation
- Campaign strategy and planning
- Effective communication and messaging
Key Outcomes
- Increased media freedom and independence
- Improved advocacy skills among journalists
- Strengthened media policies and laws
- Enhanced collaboration among stakeholders
- Amplified journalists' voices on critical issues
Research Program
The Research Program is designed to enhance the quality and depth of journalism through rigorous research, investigation and analysis. This program supports journalists in producing well-researched, data-driven and impactful stories, promoting excellence in journalism.
Objectives
- Enhance research skills and methodologies
- Foster investigative journalism and in-depth reporting
- Promote data-driven storytelling and visualization
- Support female journalists in tackling complex, underreported issues
- Encourage collaboration between journalists, academics and experts
Program Components
Program Components
- Research Grants: Funding for investigative projects
- Research Training: Workshops on research methods, data analysis and fact-checking
- Mentorship: Pairing experienced researchers with journalists
- Database Access: Subscription to research databases and academic journals
- Collaborative Projects: Joint research initiatives with universities and think tanks
Key Outcomes
- High-quality, research-based journalism
- Enhanced research skills among journalists
- Increased collaboration between journalists and experts
- Impactful storytelling and policy influence
- Strengthened journalism profession
Grant Making Program
Our Grant Making Program is designed to support innovative, investigative, and impactful journalism projects. This program provides financial assistance to journalists, media organizations, and journalism initiatives, promoting excellence, diversity, Afrocentrism and freedom of expression.
Objectives
- Support investigative and in-depth reporting
- Foster diverse and underrepresented voices
- Promote media innovation and digital storytelling
- Enhance journalism capacity and professionalism
- Encourage collaboration and networking
Evaluation and Impact
- Project output and publication
- Impact assessment and audience engagement
- Grantee feedback and evaluation
- Awards and recognition
- Contribution to policy changes or social impact