MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship 2026 – 19 octobre 2026

Contexte

The MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship 2026 is now open to journalists based and publishing in Eastern Africa who are interested in producing impactful stories about humanitarian and health challenges across the region. The programme, organized by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Eastern Africa, provides selected journalists with specialized training, access to MSF projects and experts, and support for reporting on important humanitarian issues. The 2026 fellowship is open to eligible journalists in Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Tanzania, with applications closing on 8 September 2026. The MSF Eastern Africa Media Fellowship was launched to strengthen the ability of journalists to report accurately and compellingly on humanitarian and health issues affecting communities across the region.

Humanitarian emergencies involving conflict, displacement, infectious diseases, malnutrition, and limited access to healthcare can be difficult to cover. Journalists working in these environments require not only strong reporting skills but also a deeper understanding of the humanitarian context. The fellowship therefore brings journalists closer to MSF’s field operations and medical expertise. Through training and practical reporting opportunities, fellows can develop nuanced stories that highlight underreported crises and give greater visibility to communities affected by emergencies. The programme also seeks to strengthen the relationship between humanitarian organizations and the media, creating a network of informed journalists capable of contributing to evidence-based public discussions.

Missions et responsabilités

• Participate in a full-day workshop facilitated by a respected media professional, providing training on covering humanitarian stories and equipping participants with approaches for producing responsible, accurate, and impactful journalism.
• Develop and submit story pitches based on their interests and the humanitarian issues they want to investigate, following the workshop.
• Conduct supported reporting on humanitarian stories from the region, utilizing access to relevant MSF projects and experts to obtain first-hand information and better understand humanitarian responses on the ground.
• Publish their approved stories within the fellowship timelines.

Profil recherché

• At least three years of journalism experience.
• A reference letter.
• At least three published stories demonstrating their reporting experience.
• Affiliation with a media organization or accreditation with the relevant media regulator in their country.
• A willingness to travel for fellowship-related reporting assignments.
• A commitment to publish their approved stories within the fellowship timelines.
• Based in and publishing in Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, or Tanzania.

Conditions et avantages

• Training from media and communication professionals on covering humanitarian stories.
• Access to MSF projects relevant to selected reporting assignments.
• Access to MSF experts who can provide relevant technical and medical perspectives.
• Coverage of costs associated with project visits.
• An opportunity to develop and publish impactful stories addressing humanitarian and health challenges.
• Exposure to humanitarian operations and field-based reporting.

Dossier de candidature

• Official online application completed before the deadline.
• Three published stories demonstrating reporting experience.
• A reference letter.
• Professional affiliation or accreditation with the relevant media regulator in their country.

Comment postuler

Eligible journalists interested in the fellowship should complete the official online application before the deadline. The application requires candidates to demonstrate their journalism experience and provide the required supporting information. Applicants should ensure that their published work, reference letter, professional affiliation or accreditation, and other requested details are ready before submitting the application. Interested journalists can apply through the official MSF Eastern Africa application portal.

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026