Senegal Reporting Fellowship

Bridging the Skills Gap for Women Journalists in Francophone Africa

The Senegal Reporting Fellowship, part of the Reporting Fellowship for Women Journalists in Francophone Africa Project, builds on the valuable lessons learned from the WA GBV Reporting Fellowship. This initiative highlighted the skills and opportunities gap between journalists from Anglophone and Francophone West Africa and aims to address these disparities by empowering Senegalese women journalists.

Community lending by widows

In the tranquil rural community of Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria, a tragic event underscores the harsh realities faced by women as breadwinners. A woman in her 60s lost her life

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Market gardens and IDPs in Burkina Faso

Amazone même dans la douleur : La culture maraichère le nouveau souffle de vie de la déplacée interne Baniyala Tankoano  Décamper à cause des conflits armées et relever le pari de la survie, le double challenge

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Episiotomies and childbirth education in Burkina Faso

Dans les salles d’accouchement de certains centres de santé du Burkina Faso, un silence pesant entoure une pratique médicale très répandue : l’épisiotomie. Cette incision chirurgicale, pratiquée sur le périnée lors de l’accouchement pour élargir l’orifice

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Access to maternity care for women with disabilities in Burkina Faso

De nombreuses femmes célèbrent l’accouchement comme l’un des moments forts de la maternité, mais pour les femmes handicapées du Burkina Faso, le chemin vers la maternité est semé d’embûches, ce qui en fait une épreuve

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Battling Stigma, Seeking Love: The Struggles of Women with Disabilities in Sokoto

In Northern Nigeria, being a woman often comes with its own set of societal challenges. Add a disability to that reality, and the barriers multiply. Women with disabilities in this region face a unique double

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Abuse of teen mothers

In 2023, 18-year-old Claire Njeri* lost her baby. The baby had suffered from asphyxia – a condition where the body doesn’t get enough oxygen, leading to unconsciousness and potentially death. At just 16, Njeri went

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Community health champions

It is almost midnight in Itumbe, Kisii County. Outside, the silence is broken by the chirping of crickets and the distant barking of a dog. Inside her homestead, 35-year-old Gladys Nyamache is sweating and struggling

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Unregulated sex enhancers

IN the bustling marketplace of Marina, a suburb of Sokoto city in Northwest Nigeria, glass bottles and sachets filled with coloured powders and thick pastes line the shelves of multiple stalls. At one of the busiest

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Menstruation without water

Burkina Faso : quand le changement climatique et le manque d’eau forcent les filles à sécher l’école pendant leurs règles Alternative title suggestions: // Suggestions de titres alternatifs :Règles + sécheresse = abandon scolaire (Periods

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Marital rape

Chaque jour, tu m’humilies par tes paroles, tu lèves la main sur moi… et pourtant, tu réclames mon corps comme si de rien n’était ? »— Témoignage d’une femme croyante confrontée aux violences conjugales, y

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  • About the fellowship

    Tailored Skills Training:

    Six selected women journalists will undergo comprehensive, in-depth training designed to enhance the quality of their reporting during and beyond the fellowship. The training will focus on equipping fellows with advanced journalism skills tailored to their specific needs.

    Robust Mentorship Program:

    Led by Raby Seydou Tall, the in-country mentor, the mentorship program will support fellows in setting and achieving personal and professional growth goals. This one-on-one guidance is crucial for fostering development and ensuring sustained progress.

    Editorial and Technical Support:

    Fellows will receive extensive editorial and technical support, including:

    • Story Ideation and Brainstorming: Helping fellows develop compelling story ideas.
    • Data Research and Analysis: Assisting with gathering and interpreting data.
    • Data Visualization Support: Providing tools and expertise to create impactful visual stories.

    Fellowship Goals

    Capacity Building: Enhance the ability of women journalists to produce evidence-based reports on critical health, gender, and development issues, particularly those affecting women and marginalized groups in their communities.

    Changing the Narrative: Shift existing conventions and biases in gender reporting. Deliver actionable, independent information on health and development to help citizens improve their lives and hold leaders accountable.

    Career Advancement: Equip participants with the skills and knowledge to advance their careers. Empower them to aspire to and attain senior positions within their newsrooms.

    Focus Areas

    During the fellowship, participants will produce a variety of stories aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1-6, addressing topics such as:

    • Poverty eradication
    • Quality education
    • Gender equality
    • Clean water and sanitation
    • Affordable and clean energy
    • Decent work and economic growth

    To learn more about our fellows, their backgrounds, and their inspiring journeys, explore their bios and stories here. Get to know the voices behind the headlines, and witness firsthand the power of journalism to shape our world for the better.