UNESCO/CJID Storytelling Fellowship 2026 for Environmental Journalists in West Africa
Applications are now open for the 2026 UNESCO/CJID Storytelling Fellowship for Environmental Journalists. This is a six-month investigative fellowship organized by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in partnership with the UNESCO Global Media Defence Fund.
The programme is designed to support environmental journalists by improving their investigative reporting skills, especially on cases involving violence and threats against environmental reporters.
Through training and mentorship, selected journalists will learn how to investigate, produce, publish, and share impactful stories that meet international journalism standards.
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Main Objective of the Fellowship
- Train and mentor journalists who report on attacks against environmental journalists
- Strengthen investigative reporting skills
- Support the creation and publication of stories on violence against environmental reporters
- Ensure stories are shared according to international standards
Theme
Investigating Violence Against Environmental Reporters in West Africa
Who Can Apply
- Professional journalists living in:
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- The Gambia
- Freelance and independent journalists are also eligible
- Female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply
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Fellowship Focus
The fellowship focuses on supporting journalists who investigate violence, threats, and attacks against environmental reporters across West Africa.
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 8 June 2026
- Fellowship Period: July 2026 – December 2026
