Deadline for applications: July 23, 2023 | The African Union Media Fellowship Program Africa 2023–2024
African media practitioners enthusiastic in promoting development-focused stories using emerging technology in various media formats are invited to apply for the African Union Media Fellowship Programme for 2023–2024.
The African Union (AU) Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) launched the AU Media Fellowship as a transformative platform to shape the African story and create a more accurate representation of Africa’s progress and opportunities using the use of emerging digital technologies as a key tool for communication and engagement that will enable the continent to achieve the vision and aspirations of Africa’s Agenda 2063.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), acting on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is providing funding for the AU Media Fellowship project.
Goals of the AU Media Fellowship Program Development of Skills
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The AU Media Fellowship (AUMF) offers a structured setting for developing knowledge, skills, and storytelling abilities through instruction, mentoring, and practical experiences. - Participants can hone their journalistic storytelling skills, pick up new tricks, and develop proficiency in utilizing emerging technologies and digital media platforms.
| Title: | The African Union Media Fellowship Program Africa 2023–2024 |
| Nationality: | All Nationaloities |
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| Deadline: | Deadline: the 23rd of July, 2023 |
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Cooperation & Networking
The AU Media Fellowship (AUMF) offers a forum for interaction and cooperation with like-minded business executives and subject-matter experts, content producers, the public sector, decision-makers, and significant industry participants.
Resource availability
Access to technical tools, equipment, funds, cutting-edge technology, research materials, and outlets for publishing or broadcasting work created during the program are all provided through the AU Media Fellowship (AUMF).
Benefits
- Training that has been certified by reputable partners and media training organizations
- Grants that help writers produce in-depth stories as well as electronic publications that include all of these stories.
- Access to the AU’s top leaders, high-level summits, meetings, and events, as well as decision-makers and AU development partners
- Exclusive masterclass with business experts
- Support from institutions, mentors with experience, and participation in significant events with people working in the media industry.Study trips across continents and internationally
- Access to the network of former AU Media Fellows
Key Exercises
The 12-month Fellowship program is set to start in August 2023.
- August – December 2023: After being officially chosen and admitted to the program, Fellows will participate in virtual on-boarding training, induction workshops, and their first study tour. The Fellows are expected to concentrate on their pitch stories during this time, as well as take part in required online certified trainings (Self-selection) and master workshops led by professionals in the field.
- January through March 2024: Fellows will take part in the second study trip, get in-person instruction and one-on-one mentoring, as well as be required to complete online certification training (Self-selection) and master classes from professionals in their field. Fellows will also be given an invitation to the Annual African Union Summit in February 2024, where they will have a special opportunity to interact with senior African leaders and invited guests.
- Fellows will travel on their final study trip from April to June 2024 while still receiving training and best practice workshops.
- Fellows will tell their last tales in July 2024, receive awards, and take part in closing ceremonies and sessions.
For Additional Information
Visit the African Union Media Fellowship Programme’s official website in 2023 or 2024.
| Title: | The African Union Media Fellowship Program Africa 2023–2024 |
| Nationality: | All Nationaloities |
| Amount: | |
| Deadline: | Deadline: the 23rd of July, 2023 |
| YOA WhatsApp Link: | Whatsapp 4 Whatsapp 5 , Whatsapp 6 , Whatsapp 7 , Whatsapp 8 TELEGRAM |
| YOA Telegram Link: | Click Here |
