Journalism Fellowship Africa
Through our Journalism Fellowship, we nurture inclusive reporting that gives voice to underrepresented communities across Africa.
Overview
Journalism is one of the strongest tools for shaping inclusive societies. At Vibrant Futures Foundation Africa (VIFFA), our Journalism Fellowship provides aspiring and practicing journalists with opportunities to advance inclusive reporting.
By bridging fact-based reporting with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), this program fosters stories that challenge bias, highlight structural disadvantages, and amplify the voices of marginalized groups across Africa.
Why Inclusive Journalism Matters
- Journalism shapes perception. Yet, inequities persist in media representation.
- Our fellowship ensures that historically marginalized communities are not only covered but represented fairly and inclusively.
- Journalists act as bridges between communities, policymakers, and the world.
What the Fellowship Offers
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Final-year journalism/media students
- Early & mid-career journalists
- Recent graduates passionate about inclusive reporting
- Reporters from underrepresented or marginalized communities
- Editors seeking to improve Fairness coverage in their newsroom
Transforming Journalism Across Africa
- 30 Fellows selected annually across Africa.
- Alumni contribute to inclusive media reforms.
- Fellows return to their newsrooms with stronger Fairness-focused reporting practices.