Code for Africa (CfA) WanaData Fellowship 2026 for African Data journalists and Data Scientists (USD 250 per month stipend)

Application Deadline: 11 January 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 Code for Africa (CfA) WanaData Fellowship. Code for Africa (CfA) is providing stipend‐based mostly WanaData Fellowships to 14 (14) African Data journalists and Data Scientists to empower youth voices and promote a safe digital house by means of gender tasks. 

These Fellowships are part of a joint initiative between Code for Africa, the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), AfricTivistes, CFI Media Development, the World Scout Bureau Africa Regional Office, and the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF), with contributions from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD). This initiative, below the WanaData Initiative, goals to deal with content material gaps on gender tasks associated to the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, e-democracy, digital mobilisation in social actions, SDG16, freedom of expression, and human rights within the Sahel area, neighbouring West Africa, and the Horn of Africa. 

Requirements

1. Be a registered WanaData member with no less than one  (1) yr of expertise as an information scientist or information storyteller (journalist, media content material creator, and many others). You will need to have a portfolio of revealed work you possibly can share.
2.  Ideally, be based mostly within the Sahel area, neighbouring West Africa, or the Horn of Africa (distinctive candidates from elsewhere in Africa could also be thought of)
3. Be fluent in English or French (Bilingual is a plus)
4. Have a eager curiosity in digital rights, gender and youth civic engagement
5. Have expertise in gender information analysis 
6. Possess an curiosity within the fellowship’s thematic focus, together with cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, e-democracy, digital mobilisation in social actions, gender SDG16, freedom of expression, and human rights, amongst others. Demonstrate the flexibility to trace contributions and submit experiences effectively.
7. Be prepared to take part in mentorship, coaching, and outreach actions.
8. Comply with WanaData’s insurance policies on attribution, privateness, and pleasant house tips.

Benefits

• Award quantity: Each Fellow receives a stipend of USD 250 per month
• Additional help: Hands-on information instruments and technical coaching, one-on-one mentorship, and ongoing help from CfA’s Communities and Academy Team.

For More Information:

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