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The WAN-IFRA Women in News Social Impact Reporting Initiative was launched in 2020 to facilitate social impact reporting; bringing the stories of marginalised and vulnerable communities to the mainstream, and helping to bring mainstream media to these underserved audiences.
Now in its second year running, the initiative provides small cash activities-based grants (for media organisations and industry associations) and sponsorship for reporting assignments (for individual journalists) that focus on social impact.
Members of the WIN community, as well as select community and local media operating in print, digital and radio are invited to apply. Industry associations may also apply.
At this time only applications from Sub-Saharan Africa countries in which WIN is active will be considered including Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
WAN-IFRA Women in News partners with media organisations and individuals to close the gender gap in the news media. We do so in the belief that balanced newsrooms, boardrooms and content are key to building resilient news organisations. Our programmes empower people and organisations to work together in support of a healthier, lasting and inclusive news industry. Our vision is a media industry in which women and men are equal. Equal in the way they are portrayed in news content and equal in their professional roles and treatment in the newsroom within stable media organisations. We aim&n... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | WAN-IFRA Women in News |
| Gender | Men and Women |
What organisations are eligible to apply?
Media outlets in print, digital or radio may apply for short-term grants to support their efforts to bring timely and accurate information to their audiences. Industry associations that are coordinating efforts on the ground on behalf of the media industry may also apply.
Priority will be given to any media organisation or media-related industry association that aims to deliver news and information to vulnerable or under-represented communities and the stories of vulnerable or under-represented communities to mainstream society. Community and local media organisations will also be given priority. The thematic priorities of SIRI are as follows:
– Gender equality & Gender Specific
– Poverty & Social Welfare
– Public Interest & Investigative
– Health & Safety
At this time only applications from Sub-Saharan Africa countries in which WIN is active will be considered including Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Vulnerable or under-represented segments of the population could be defined by gender, age, geography, racial or sexual identity, as well as economic status. Click here for more on Sida’s multi-dimensional view of poverty.
How much can my organisation apply for?
Organisations may apply for up to a maximum of EUR8,000.
How long can the assignment period be?
Reporting assignments should be completed within a 8 week period.
What sort of things can I use the grant for?
Appropriate activities or expenditure are defined by each initiative, however, they could broadly include:
– Personal protective equipment (PPE)
– Activity/implementation costs
– Core costs
– Salaries/fees
For more details, visit Women in News website.
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