International Women’s Media Foundation invites application for fully funded,’No More Malaria’ reporting fellowship in Rwanda. Malaria is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases, devastating families, communities, and countries for millennia. Since 2000, sustained efforts by the U.S. and partner governments, non-profit organizations and individuals saved 7 million lives and prevented more than 1 billion cases, representing one of the greatest public health success stories of our time.

Despite tremendous gains, malaria cases in the highest burden countries increased in 2016 and 2017, according to WHO’s World Malaria Report 2018, putting progress to-date at risk. Today, more than half the world’s population is at risk of malaria, and a child dies every two minutes from this preventable disease.

Fellows will participate in high-level briefings from experts at the outset of the trip to inform their reporting. They will also have the opportunity to gain access to a variety of sources related to the reporting theme. Moreover, the fellows will network with other journalists, and report collaboratively with their peers.

What will the Fully Funded Fellowship in Rwanda cover?

The IWMF arranges travel and in-country logistics for all fellows. The IWMF also covers fellowship-related costs within the framework of the reporting trip. This includes travel, visa fees, lodging, meals, and fixers/interpreters. Fellows living outside the U.S. are responsible for procuring all necessary visas. They will, however, be reimbursed at the conclusion of the fellowship.

Who are eligible for the fully funded fellowship in Rwanda?

All fellowship applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Affiliated or freelance women-identifying journalists with three (3) or more years of professional experience working in news media. However, internships do not count toward professional experience.
• IWMF encourages all journalists who identify as women, which includes trans women, and non-binary people of all nationalities to apply
• Non-native English speakers must have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program.
• Applicant must be able to show proof of interest from an editor or have a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets.

How to apply for IWMF fellowship in Rwanda?

Eligible applicants can apply for the IWMF fellowship in Rwanda by filling up an online form. Moreover, the applicants will require to fill up their personal information as well as provide their portfolio as proof. Also, the applicants will need to provide their statement of interest, two pitch stories, and their publication plan. IWMF also recommends the applicants provide the letter of support from their editor.

Deadline

The deadline for the fully funded IWMF fellowship in Rwanda is 23 June 2019. Applicants must submit the online form by the deadline.