Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is currentlyaccepting applications for its African First Road Safety Reporting Forum 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CJID - African First Road Safety Reporting Forum
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is organizing a three-day in-person forum under its Health Reporting Project to strengthen the quality of road safety reporting across Africa.
The forum brings together journalists, editors, and media influencers to improve reporting practices, enhance public awareness of road safety issues, and encourage evidence-based journalism that contributes to public health and safer roads.
Following the forum, participants will publish a road safety story and contribute to the development of future reporting standards.
Benefits of CJID - African First Road Safety Reporting Forum
- Practical training on solutions-focused and accountability-driven road safety reporting.
- Access to WHO technical experts and leading African editors and journalists.
- The opportunity to shape continent-wide editorial guidelines on road safety coverage.
- Full travel, accommodation, and daily stipend support.
CJID - African First Road Safety Reporting Forum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be based in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, or South Africa. Other countries can also apply.
- Be an editor, journalist, or influencer with a demonstrated interest in public health or road safety reporting.
- Be available to attend a 3-day physical forum in September 2026.
- Be willing to develop and publish a road safety story emerging from the forum.
- Be willing to participate in an online working group after the forum to help develop road safety reporting guidelines.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 July, 2026
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