Global Health Reporting Initiative: Vaccines and Immunization in Africa (2022-2023)

Deadline: 16-Sep-22

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is pleased to announce its Global Health Reporting Initiative (GHRI), focused on vaccines and immunization, for journalists in low- and middle-income countries in Africa.

During COVID-19, journalists have needed to digest complex, and often unfamiliar, public health information and evidence-based research to provide clear and factual reporting for their communities. They have also been tasked with combating the spread of dis- and misinformation, which the World Health Organization identified as a priority to ensure vaccine acceptance and to control the pandemic.

GHRI Established with the support of the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Immunization Advocates program, this 9-month, virtual fellowship will take place from October 2022 through June 2023.

Details
They will select a total of 15 journalists in low- and middle-income countries in Africa to participate in our Global Health Reporting Initiative (GHRI).
Beginning in October 2022, their cohort will participate in an online, English-language course that will provide access to sources who are public health and science-related experts on vaccines, public health, trade, social and behavioral communications, and global health policy.
At the end of the course, in February 2023, the IWMF will award competitive reporting grants to support the production of in-depth, fact-based, high-quality reporting on vaccines, especially regarding issues of vaccine acceptance and demand. Journalists who are awarded a reporting grant will be mentored by a senior public health or science reporter.
The Global Health Reporting Initiative will enable journalists to better inform public health influencers and communities about vaccines.
Eligibility Criteria
The GHRI is open to women, men, and nonbinary journalists.
Applicants must reside and work in a low- or middle-income country in Africa (as categorized by the World Bank).
Applicants must be full-time, professional working journalists with at least two years of journalism experience.
Journalists of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply; early and mid-career journalists will be given priority.
Journalists must be fluent in English to fully participate in and benefit from the Initiative.
Journalists who are selected will be expected to complete approximately 30 hours of online, synchronous learning; a calendar will be provided in advance.
For more information, visit https://iwmf.submittable.com/submit/