Overview

This program offers a fully funded opportunity for African journalists, editors, and media influencers to attend a three-day forum in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at improving road safety journalism across the continent.

Eligibility

Professionals interested in improving public health and road safety reporting from the African media landscape can apply. Specifically, it seeks participants from Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa, but applications from other African countries are also welcomed.

Journalists
Editors
Media influencers

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in:

Public health journalism
Road safety reporting
Accountability journalism
Development reporting
Investigative reporting

Benefits

Applicants will receive several valuable benefits, including:

Hands-on training in solutions-focused journalism, accountability reporting, effective road safety reporting, and public health communication.
Access to leading experts, including WHO technical experts, leading African editors, experienced journalists, and road safety professionals.
Influence future journalism standards by contributing to creating editorial guidelines for road safety reporting.
Develop and publish high-impact road safety stories reflecting new editorial standards.
Full travel support, accommodation, and a daily stipend throughout the forum.