Call for Applications: Climate Journalism for Women

Published Date: September 13, 2024

Application Deadline: September 20, 2024

Overview

The German taz Panter Foundation is seeking applications from female journalists in the Middle East and North Africa to support their reporting on climate change through a series of workshops and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Access to 39 online seminars from November 2024 to August 2026.
• Participation in a kick-off workshop in the region and a journalistic exchange in Berlin for winners of the Green Panter Award.
• Formation of a network of 25 experienced women journalists from the region.
• Training in environmental journalism, interaction with international experts, and opportunities to publish nationally and internationally on environmental topics.
• Chance to win the Green Panter Award and experience the German media landscape in Berlin.

Further Information

The workshop is free of charge. Expenses related to the kick-off meeting and the Berlin visit for award winners (including flight, hotel, and meals) will be covered by the taz Panter Foundation.

Requirements for Participation

• Journalistic experience in print, online, radio, or TV outlets.
• Access to the internet (computer or notebook, smartphone).
• Working language will be Arabic, with simultaneous translation to/from English. Passive English skills are acceptable. No translation into Kurdish.
• Journalists without international experience are highly welcome.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, visit the German taz Panter Foundation.

Countries eligible for participation include Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Western Sahara, and Yemen.