The Social Voices has launched the gender equity reporting fellowship, supported by the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN), with 11 leading journalists chosen from Nigeria, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe.
The Social Voices is a civic media organisation committed to advancing trust, equity, and social development through innovative storytelling.
The fellowship aims to strengthen solutions-focused reporting on gender issues across Africa.
“You have triumphed in a highly competitive process, and your story ideas are both illuminating and inspiring,” said Tina Rosenberg, co-founder of the Solutions Journalism Network.
“I look forward to seeing how your reporting will advance gender equity across Africa, just as solutions journalism has already driven real-world change in other regions.”
Seun Durojaiye, managing editor and founder of social voices, said the fellowship was designed “for exceptional storytellers to document and elevate the strategies, innovations, and actions that are advancing gender equity across Africa.”
“This initiative aligns with our mission to nurture a narrative ecosystem that shapes constructive debates around gender issues, influence policy, and inspire lasting change.”
The selected fellows are Lucrece Armande (Cameroon), Yecenu Sasetu, Yahuza Bawage, Sakina Ahmed, Ayo Ladipo, Olayide Soaga, Sola Abe, Audrey Galawu (Zimbabwe), Oge Ude, Racheal Abujah, and Timkat Nanbol Victor.
Chosen from a competitive pool of more than 80 applicants across four countries, the 11 fellows will receive mentorship, training, and editorial support to produce in-depth reports spotlighting how women are pushing back against systemic inequality, reclaiming power, and driving measurable change in their communities, industries, and economies.
