Media Career Development Network

About Solutions Journalism Network’s Africa Initiative

The Solutions Journalism Network’s Africa Initiative advocates teaches, and supports evidence-based reporting of African solutions, on African soil. It works with newsroom editors, reporters, freelancers, and creatives across the continent to produce quality solutions journalism in place of the dominant, problem-focused narratives that do not reflect Africa’s reality. Where in Africa are responses to social […]

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West Africa Solutions Journalism hub launched

Reporters, trainers, broadcasters, and creatives across West Africa interested in solutions journalism now have a one-stop site to access news, resources, and career opportunities, thanks to a Fellowship awarded to Founder and Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Lekan Otufodunrin. Otufodunrin is one of the five Fellows selected from hundreds in Nigeria for

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Fund for Investigative Journalism calls for Investigative story proposals

The Fund for Investigative Journalism is accepting proposals for grants to cover the expenses of investigative stories that break new ground and uncover wrongdoing in the public or private sectors. Grants are for up to $10,000 for stories on any topic. Proposals are due Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at 11:59 PM. Eastern. Journalists whose proposals

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The Free Press Awards: Call for nomination

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 —The Free Press Awards (2021 edition) are currently open for nominations. The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment to press freedom and independent information. This is to honour journalists and media professionals who continue no matter what. The Awards by Free Press Unlimited recognise

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Reagan-Fascell Democracy Calls Application for Fellowship

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program seeks entries from democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world. The program offers fellows the opportunity to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. While

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