The African Climate Stories Fellowship is an innovative program dedicated to amplifying African voices and perspectives in the global climate narrative.
This fellowship supports journalists, storytellers, and content creators from across Africa in crafting compelling, authentic stories that showcase the unique climate challenges and resilience strategies on the continent.
By providing mentorship, resources, and a platform for these creators, the fellowship seeks to bridge gaps in climate representation and drive meaningful action through storytelling that is both locally rooted and globally impactful.
Through these narratives, the African Climate Stories Fellowship aims to inspire policy changes, educate communities, and foster a deeper understanding of Africa’s vital role in the fight against climate change.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: Africa
- Institution/Organization: African Climate Stories
- Program Name: African Climate Stories Fellowship
- Fields of Study: Varies
- Type: Fellowship
- Gender Eligibility: All genders
- Award Amount: The African Climate Stories Fellowship is completely free
- Application Process: Via website
- Application Deadline: October 26, 2024
About the African Climate Stories Fellowship
Each cohort lasts 16 weeks in total, the first five weeks are comprised of an induction program and an online learning curriculum designed to deepen and challenge your thinking about environmental and climate change issues, as well as how to use various forms of storytelling mediums to capture each issue in the most appropriate way for your story’s target audience.
After the first five weeks, fellows will return to their communities and begin writing their tales and documenting their effect, while providing weekly progress reports to the fellowship team.
You will interact with other storytellers in your cohort and meet one-on-one with some of the fellowship’s instructors.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility criteria for the African Climate Stories Fellowship include
- Applicants must be African and live in Africa.
- Storytellers in all kinds are encouraged to apply! Filmmakers, poets, artists, writers, content creators, game developers, musicians, and performers, as well as Climate Advocates, have all used storytelling to advocate for environmental and climate change issues.
Application Deadline
Application deadline for the African Climate Stories Fellowship is October 26, 2024.
Award Disbursement
The African Climate Stories Fellowship is completely free. Special thanks to the Urban Movement Innovation Fund and partners such as American Corner Ikeja and Spunky Toonz, to name a few, whose support allows us to provide this valuable opportunity to you at no cost.
How to Apply
Applicants can plan to devote around 6 hours per week to the African Climate Stories Fellowship, including weekly online classes, assignments, and additional networking opportunities.
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