Africa No Filter (ANF), a donor collaborative working to shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa, is launching the Storify Africa Fellowship, and is seeking four female journalists from across the continent to be a part of the inaugural cohort of fellows.
Storify Africa is a narrative change and storytelling initiative housed within ANF. We partner with organisations who want to communicate and amplify the issues they care about on the continent through stories that center the voices and perspectives of those they serve.
Eligibility Criteria
Fellows should bring the following skills and experience:
- At least five years of experience in journalism, writing, or editing content. Experience writing feature stories is a plus, as is photography and basic video production
- Proficiency in English – both writing and speaking
- Access to reliable computer, internet, smart phone (or camera or recorder)
- Creative thinker, curious, interested in and thoughtful about shifting the negative perceptions of Africa by Africans
- Able to commit to at least three months, for a minimum of 20 hours per week
Offered Benefits
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 for the duration of the Fellowship.
