About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The initiative seeks to support journalists, content creators, podcasters, vloggers, muralists, and data visualizers who are passionate about reshaping public conversations around climate issues affecting African communities
Selected participants will receive specialized training, mentorship, content amplification opportunities, and grants of up to US$4,000 to create impactful stories that challenge stereotypes, influence public discourse, and inspire action across the continent.
About the Voices for Climate Justice Initiative
Climate change continues to disproportionately affect Africa despite the continent contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, many African countries are receiving climate finance in the form of loans rather than grants, increasing debt burdens and limiting resources available for healthcare, climate adaptation, and social development.
Through the Voices for Climate Justice Initiative, Africa No Filter aims to empower storytellers to explore and communicate the complex relationships between climate change, debt, gender inequality, and fossil fuel dependency. The programme encourages creative storytelling approaches that make these issues accessible and relevant to diverse audiences across Africa.
Participants will work closely with researchers, experts, and partners to ensure their stories are accurate, evidence-based, and engaging while remaining grounded in African realities and lived experiences.
What Selected Storytellers Will Receive
The initiative provides a comprehensive package of support to help storytellers develop and distribute compelling climate justice narratives.
Benefits include:
Grants of up to US$4,000
A 12-month capacity-building programme
Professional mentorship from industry experts
Training in climate justice and environmental storytelling
Data storytelling and narrative framing workshops
Content amplification opportunities
Collaboration with researchers and partner organizations
Access to a network of fellow African storytellers and creators
The programme will support approximately 15 to 20 storytellers from eligible African countries.
Who Can Apply?
Africa No Filter is seeking applications from storytellers aged 18 years and above who are actively creating content and engaging audiences within their communities.
Eligible applicants include:
Journalists
Content creators
Podcasters
Vloggers
Muralists
Data visualizers
Applicants must be based in one of the following countries:
Mozambique
Uganda
Nigeria
Angola
Chad
Republic of Congo
Tanzania
South Sudan
Malawi
Zambia
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be at least 18 years old
Be based in one of the eligible countries
Operate an active and engaged platform that has been running for more than one year
Demonstrate audience engagement through social media platforms, publications, podcasts, YouTube channels, or data visualization portfolios
Commit to producing at least four pieces of content related to gender, debt, and fossil fuels over a period of no less than six months
Content creators and data visualizers must have a combined audience of at least 5,000 followers across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Snapchat
How to apply