ICFJ 2021 Africa Regional Journalism Workshops for African Journalists

This program aims help African journalists improve their work as well as create lasting professional ties between African and American journalists rooted in a shared understanding and appreciation for the role of responsible journalism in fostering democracy. Participants are encouraged to use this program as an opportunity to expand their networks, engage in learning actionable skills and acquire helpful resources.

Online sessions in English, French and Portuguese will cover topics relevant to journalists across experience levels including:

• Ethical newsgathering
• Investigative journalism
• Mobile journalism
• Media entrepreneurship

• Table of Content
• About International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
• ICFJ Africa Regional Journalism Workshops
• Aim and Benefits of ICFJ Africa Regional Journalism Workshops
• Requirements for ICFJ Africa Regional Journalism Workshops Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)

International Center for Journalists is a non-profit, professional organization located in Washington, D.C., United States, that promotes journalism worldwide. Since 1984, the International Center for Journalists has worked directly with more than 70,000 journalists from 180 countries over 27 years.

ICFJ Africa Regional Journalism Workshops

Aim and Benefits of ICFJ Africa Regional Journalism Workshops

• Participants will gain a deeper understanding on how to identify and report newsworthy events to inform constructive public discourse, the fundamentals of investigative reporting and how digital and legacy newsrooms in the United States are experimenting with new business models for the digital era and diversifying revenue streams to sustain their operations. 
• Participants will also eventually be invited to submit articles to IJNet on the new skills and best practices covered during the training. Following the training participant will be encouraged to contextualize their newly honed skills for use in their daily work.

Requirements for ICFJ Africa Regional Journalism Workshops Qualification

These workshops are for journalists in Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique and São Tomé e Principe only.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ICFJ  website.