AWJP’s learning platform was developed as part of the “Bourse Reportage pour les Journalistes Femmes en Afrique francophone” (Reporting Fellowship for Women Journalists in Francophone Africa Project initiative. It provides the AWJP’s fellows and community members with free access to valuable learning resources designed to enhance reporting skills and support professional growth.  

The platform’s curricula and modules are informed by ongoing feedback from fellows and community members, gathered through needs assessments and insights shared during AWJP’s information and training sessions over the past two years. 

Courses are available in both  English and French, with some modules supplemented by virtual clinics featuring subject matter experts and AWJP team members.  Additionally, members will have access to recordings of past sessions on various topics, allowing for continued learning.

The AWJP Learning Platform supports the AWJP fellowship and community teams.

About AWJP 

The Africa Women Journalism Project (AWJP) was established in July 2020 by former ICFJ Knight Fellow Catherine Gicheru with the support of the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ). Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AWJP’s core mission is to amplify the role of African women journalists in reporting on underreported issues impacting underrepresented communities.

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About Reporting Fellowship for Women Journalists in Francophone Africa Project

The Bourse Reportage pour les Journalistes Femmes en Afrique Francophone (Reporting Fellowship for Women Journalists in Francophone Africa) is a collaborative initiative between AWJP and the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ). This project addresses the skills gap among women journalists in Francophone Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Togo. 

Aligned with the AWJP’s mission to close the gender gap in African newsrooms, the project equips women journalists with essential skills, offers mentorship, and strengthens reporting on critical issues such as gender, health and development in marginalised communities. 

The ultimate goal is to improve evidence-based reporting on gender, health, education and access to clean water and sanitation in our target countries. To achieve this, the project undertook four main activities

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