Major Opportunity for Journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa
🚨 Major Opportunity for Journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa! 🌍
Applications are now open for the Solutions Journalism Network 2026 Train-the-Trainers (Africa) programme — an exclusive opportunity designed specifically for media professionals across the region.
This initiative builds on the globally recognized Train-the-Trainers model, offering a unique chance for journalists, editors, educators, and media practitioners to gain hands-on expertise in solutions journalism — a powerful approach focused on reporting how people and communities respond to challenges.
✨ What to Expect:
Over the course of five immersive online sessions, participants will:
- Gain in-depth training in solutions journalism principles
- Explore the four pillars of the practice
- Learn how to effectively teach and apply solutions journalism in different contexts
- Work collaboratively to design training strategies for newsrooms, classrooms, and communities
This Africa-focused cohort highlights the region’s growing influence in solutions-driven storytelling and will be led by an experienced team: Caroline Karobia, Nina Fasciaux, and Chibuike Alagboso, alongside other expert trainers.
📅 Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (9pm WAT)
- Training Dates: June 18, 22, 24, 26, and 30, 2026
- Time: 12pm – 3pm (WAT)
- Pre-training Webinar: June 16, 2026
⚠️ Full participation is mandatory — partial attendance is not accepted.
If you’re passionate about strengthening journalism and equipping others with impactful storytelling skills, this programme is for you.
🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1vLX0Yq8v_Cc7-GlgQSg12cjsBE97mmZCkcNUYgb9hMPi5Q/viewform
