AFRICA
WOMEN
JOURNALISM
PROJECT
The Africa Women Journalism Project (AWJP) was set up with the support of the International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) by ICFJ Knight Fellow Catherine Gicheru in July 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
About AWJP
Promoting the role of African women journalists in reporting on underreported and underrepresented communities.
Our Fellowships
Our fellowships are structured to improve and produce more nuanced evidence-based journalism in underreported issues while highlighting the voices and views of marginalised groups.
Our Stories
Stories produced by our fellows are published by newsrooms across Africa
Critical decision: To adopt or reject GMOs?
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its agricultural development as the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) enters its second decade. While scientists present compelling evidence of GMOs’ potential to address chronic food insecurity,
‘We can’t eat roads’: Human cost of Kenya’s debt
On paper, Kenya’s debt is meant to fuel development and improve lives. In reality, a significant portion of borrowed funds goes toward repaying previous loans, borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, rather than funding essential
Kenya’s Climate Agenda and the Question of National Sovereignty
A little over a month after Kenya adopted the amended Climate Act, the government evicted the residents of Sasimwani, Narok County, from their homes. David Ndaraiya, a leader of the forest-dwelling Ogiek community, recounts the
Living On The Margins
Despite ongoing initiatives to advance the implementation of the national disability law since its enactment in Nigeria, there remains a low level of adherence and execution across all sectors. Consequently, people with disabilities are excluded
Dar es Salaam Waste Warriors: Turning Waste into Opportunity
Even before the Waste to Zero initiative was launched at the COP28 Climate Change conference in December 2023, an inspiring group of women in Dar es Salaam have been spearheading an approach that is tackling
Yam farmers battle challenges of climate change, insecurity
Increasing the yield of important crops such as yam is crucial to ensure food security and livelihood. However, unpredictable rainfall and higher temperatures have contributed to reduced yam harvests. In this report, JUSTINA ASISHANA highlights the multi-faceted
Our Partners
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