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African Road Safety Reporting Forum 2026
Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and World Health Organization (WHO)
About this opportunity
Three-day forum in Abuja, Nigeria in September 2026 for road safety journalism initiative by CJID and WHO.
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are inviting editors, journalists, and media influencers to participate in the African Road Safety Reporting Forum 2026, a three-day event in Abuja designed to develop Africa’s first road safety reporting standards.
What it offers
- Three-day convening in Abuja in September 2026.
- Practical training on solutions-focused and accountability-driven reporting.
- Full travel, accommodation, and daily stipend support for successful applicants.
Who can apply
- Editors, journalists, and media influencers with a demonstrated interest in public health or road safety reporting.
- Priority will be given to applicants based in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa, though strong applicants from other African countries may also be considered.
What you'll do
- Work with WHO technical experts and leading African editors to develop industry-standard editorial and reporting guidelines on road safety for the continent.
- Produce a series of road safety stories that put the new guidelines into practice.
- Continue to refine the guidelines through an online working group after the forum.
How to apply
- Applications are open until 10 July 2026.
- All interested applicants can apply via the provided link.
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.
Key details
TypeProgram
Location
Nigeria
NigeriaFieldjournalism
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : thecjid.org · Always verify details on the official site.