InfoNile invites applications for the InfoNile Reporting on Rivers and Biodiversity Workshop in Uganda in 2022.
Journalists and editors from the Nile basin countries will be hosted in Uganda for a weeklong workshop that will feature presentations, field trips, discussions, practical sessions, and group activities on; Covering rivers and biodiversity in the Nile Basin(the gaps and the opportunities); Data and Geo Journalism, Science Journalism, Investigative Journalism, and Story Pitching.
At the end of the workshop, you will present a story pitch to the InfoNile Team under the theme: Reporting on rivers and biodiversity in the Nile Basin for possible funding and mentorship.
Worth of Award
Successful journalists will receive
- Transport to Uganda and back to their home countries.
- Accommodation including meals for the duration of the workshop.
- Outstanding story pitches will receive grants and mentorship to produce their stories.
Eligibility
Reporters and editors from Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are invited to apply for this program.
How to Apply
Submit your application by completing this Application Form
Deadline: The application deadline is June 20th, 2022.