CHARM Africa

📢 Call for Proposals DefendDefenders seeks a consultant to conduct a Mid-Term Evaluation of the CHARM Programme (2023–2025). Submit your technical & financial proposal by 8 August 2025. Find more about the opportunity here: charmafrica.org/call-for-propo… @Sida @DefendDefenders…

"The GMA was really an amazing, powerful and helpful platform of shaping how stories are told to in relation to climate justice and social change. It went beyond what we expected, guiding us through our project proposals to the point of pitching them. I would say this made our…

We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report: Bridging the Gap – Enhanced Resilience and Safety of Human Rights Defenders. In a year marked by shrinking civic space and rising threats, we stood firm in our commitment to protect, equip, and advocate for HRDs across Africa. In…

Journalists jailed. Protests crushed. Voices erased. The civic space is shrinking and media freedom is under attack. From protest bans to jailed journalists, what’s really happening across Sub-Saharan Africa? The #CharmConsortium is sounding the alarm. Read the joint statement…

🚨 Civic space and media freedom are under growing threat across Sub-Saharan Africa. From crackdowns on protests to arrests of journalists, the CHARM consortium raises the alarm and calls for urgent action. 📢 Read our joint statement: 🔗 charmafrica.org/charm-statemen……

NEW: Applications are now open for the #AIJC2025 Investigative Journalism Masterclass, scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 November immediately preceding this year's African Investigative Journalism Conference at the University of the Witwatersrand. The intensive three-day…

🚨 Call for Sessions, Speakers & Sponsors! 🚨 The Hub Unconference @ Shoko Festival 2025 📍 Harare, Zimbabwe | Sept 25–26 🎯 Theme: Decolonize the Internet We’re looking for bold voices, radical ideas & African-led solutions in: 🌍 Digital sovereignty 🤖 Civic tech & AI 🎨…

The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award is now open. The award is the continent’s premier investigative journalism award. Run by the @Journ_SA and supported by Absa Africa, the award recognises outstanding investigative reporting from across Africa that reveal…

NEW: Early bird tickets for the 2025 African Investigative Journalism Conference are now on sale via Quicket until 10 August! Discounts are also available for bulk ticket purchases, as well as for students and freelancers through direct applications. Join the continent’s leading…

🔥 Got a story to tell or skills to share? The #AIJC2025 Call for Proposals is OPEN! Pitch your panel, training, or big idea and be part of Africa’s top investigative journalism event. Powered by CHARM partner @Wits_Journalism 🗓️ Deadline: 30 May 📍 @WitsUniversity | 5–7 Nov…

📢 Our partner @Journ_SA , in collaboration with @giz_gmbh, has launched a Handbook for Responsible Reporting on Whistleblowers—a practical guide to help journalists protect sources and uphold ethical, transparent reporting. 📰 📘 Read more about it here: bit.ly/4hZXRiX…

"The GMA program has enabled me to understand my idea better and align my approach with climate and sustainability in mind. I have also received great support from the trainers and speakers and each of these sessions have put more emphasis on the role of media and content…

"The Green Media Accelerator boot camp came at a time when the environment and climate discussion in Nigeria and indeed the world is intensifying. This reality reinforces that we have to bring indigenous and impacted people to the fore front with stories that are deeply rooted in…

"It was truly an honour being part of this inaugural event which I truly hope indeed grows to incorporate more talent from the continent. The diversity of storytelling exhibited by our first five participants was amazing and truly inspiring. The solutions we are in need of have…

"It was a refreshing experience meeting aspiring climate creatives from Africa. I was awed by the innovation and creativity displayed, the thoughtful pitches, and the desire to tell their lived experiences in relatable language. Sometimes, it takes one story well told to build a…

"The Green Media Accelerator (GMA) will surely become a driving force in the climate change awareness and action sector as it supports youth voices. Looking forward to seeing the projects supported and how they develop!" Ross Franks CEO of @bunitv (Kenya) and Speaker at the…

The GMA bootcamp was an incredibly enriching experience. It provided a dynamic platform to refine my storytelling approach for Waves of Climate Change while connecting with like-minded creatives and industry experts who are passionate about environmental storytelling. The…