Africa No Filter 2022 Storify Africa Fellowship

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.

• Table of Content
• About Africa No Filter
• Storify Africa Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Storify Africa Fellowship
• Requirements for Storify Africa Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa No Filter

Africa No Filter is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.Through research, grant-making and advocacy we aim to build the field of narrative change-makers by supporting storytellers, investing in media platforms and driving disruption campaigns. ANF’s goal over time is to leave an empowered narrative change ecosystem and an informed community of storytellers who work more deliberately to change harmful narratives within and about Africa.... read more... continue reading

Storify Africa Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Storify Africa Fellowship

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 for the duration of the Fellowship.

Requirements for Storify Africa Fellowship Qualification

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in this fellowship, the experience you bring, and what you hope to get out of it
• 2-3 writing samples. You may also include any photography or video production projects

Please submit applications by 11 February 2022 to: [email protected].

For more details, visit Africa No Filter website.