MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship Programme 2026
About this opportunity
A fellowship for East African journalists covering humanitarian/health issues, offering training, project-visit costs, and MSF access. Applicants need 3+ years’ experience, editor reference, and published work.
The MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship Programme 2026 supports journalists in Eastern Africa to report on humanitarian crises and health challenges in the region, supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). This initiative provides training, access to MSF projects, and resources to produce impactful stories about critical issues like conflict, disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and sexual and gender-based violence. The fellowship is open to accredited journalists based in Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, or Tanzania, with a focus on thematic coverage aligned with MSF’s ongoing interventions.
Key details
What you get
- Training workshops from media professionals
- Cover for project visit costs
- Access to MSF projects and experts for reporting
- Support for producing high-quality, nuanced humanitarian narratives
Documents needed
- Reference letter from the relevant editor
- Letter demonstrating interest in thematic tracks with links to **three published stories**
- Proof of accreditation/affiliation (if freelancing)
How to apply
- Submit a letter of interest with links to three published stories
- Provide a reference letter from the relevant editor
- Include proof of accreditation/affiliation (if freelancing)
- Complete the application process via MSF’s official portal
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