Diaspora Africa is Calling for Applications: Reporting Internal Displacements in Africa
Diaspora Africa Launches Second Cohort of Migration Media Hub
Diaspora Africa is pleased to announce the second cohort of its Migration Media Hub, this time focusing on “Reporting Internal Displacements in Africa.” This initiative is being held in partnership with IOM Nigeria and the Embassy of Sweden in Abuja. The program is designed to support and empower a new generation of African journalists committed to reporting on forced migration and internal displacement.
Applications are now open for writers, journalists, and media practitioners interested in this important and timely issue. The physical training will take place in Abuja, Nigeria on September 18, 2025, and a virtual option is available for participants located outside of Abuja.
About the Training
The Migration Media Hub is part of Diaspora Africa’s broader mission to bridge the gap between migration realities and public understanding through ethical, data-driven journalism. This cohort is tailored specifically for African media professionals who want to deepen their understanding of internal displacement, enhance their reporting skills, and produce impactful stories that reflect the complex human realities of displacement across the continent.
Participants will receive targeted training to strengthen their journalistic approaches and enhance their ability to report on the social, political, and humanitarian dimensions of internal displacement.
Training Objectives
By the conclusion of the program, participants will be equipped to:
- Contribute to ethical, accurate, and sensitive storytelling that highlights the experiences of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Africa.
- Adopt trauma-informed methodologies for reporting on forced displacement, with particular focus on ethical engagement with vulnerable communities.
- Connect with a continental network of young journalists and media professionals interested in migration reporting.
- Access reliable, up-to-date information and tools for understanding the complexities of internal displacement.
- Produce and publish original stories, informed by the training, that highlight issues of displacement in Africa.
Who Should Apply?
The program is open to young media professionals aged 23 to 35 who meet the following criteria:
- Must be a journalist, writer, or media practitioner
- Must demonstrate interest or experience in migration, displacement, or related topics
- Must be available to attend training in Abuja, Nigeria (virtual participation is available for those outside Nigeria)
- Must submit a one-page CV with their application
- Must commit to pitching and producing a story following the training session
The training aims to attract emerging voices in African journalism who are committed to using their platforms for advocacy, public education, and systemic change through media.
Support for Participants
- Participants based in Abuja will receive transport stipends to support travel costs.
- Participants outside Abuja or outside Nigeria are welcome to apply but should be prepared to cover their own transportation and accommodation if selected for the physical training.
- A virtual participation option is available for individuals who cannot attend in person.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through the following form:
https://forms.gle/pnfTbVyPoZK2K7Go9
The application deadline and selection criteria will be communicated directly to shortlisted candidates. Early applications are encouraged due to limited capacity.
About Diaspora Africa
Diaspora Africa is a pan-African organization that amplifies African voices and perspectives on migration, development, and identity. Through its media, research, and advocacy initiatives, Diaspora Africa works to ensure that migration is reported and understood through nuanced, ethical, and African-centered lenses.
The Migration Media Hub is one of its flagship programs, serving as a training and networking platform for journalists seeking to elevate migration reporting across the continent. The program emphasizes ethical storytelling, intersectional analysis, and trauma-aware journalism practices.
For information visit the Migration Hub website.
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