Career Opportunity: Apply Now for a three Month Fully Funded Africa Fact-checking Fellowship in Cameroon
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Deadline: 25 August 2024
The Africa Fact-checking Fellowship (#AFFCameroon) is designed to track and map viral trends on social media related to major thematic issues in Cameroon.
- It aims to promote fact-checking,
- data journalism and digital rights to journalists, bloggers, content creators and community leaders in Africa.
- This three-month funded program aims to equip fellows with the skills and tools they need to tackle the current challenges of spreading fake news in their countries of operation.
- It also aims to select future trainers in fact-checking and the fight against hate speech. Through its various cohorts, #AFFCameroon aims to put seasoned professionals on the ground to make an effective contribution to building and consolidating peace by combating disinformation and hate speech.
- The program is based on a blended learning model that uses plenary sessions, webinars, practical lessons, peer-to-peer learning and practical work in the field.
- Fellows will have access to a rich set of online tools and resources as well as a network of experts and professionals from around the world.
Who can apply?
Written Press / Written press
Radio/TV
Blogger
Content Creator / Content Creator
Human Rights Activist / Digital Rights Activists
Selected candidates will be notified by email of their participation in the program before August 31, 2024.
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
