DUBAWA, a West African independent verification and fact-checking project, initiated by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and supported by the most influential newsrooms and civic organisations in West Africa to help amplify the culture of truth in public discourse, public policy, and journalistic practice, is calling practicing journalists to its fact-checking in non-urban communities.
Dubawa, which has a presence in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia, says for this programme, only Ghanian practicing journalists should apply.
In its call for application flyer, experienced journalists working in rural communities in Volta, Bono and Western regions of Ghana are made for this programme.
Applicants are expected to be working with certified media organisations in the regions.
“We are looking for young and seasoned journalists working in non-urban communities in the Volta, Bono, and Western regions of Ghana to join the fight against misinformation and disinformation to promote accountability journalism in the Ghanaian media ecosystem.
“APPLICANTS SHOULD: Be working with certified media organisations in the following regions: Volta, Bono, Western.
“Be willing to travel to designated central points within the listed regions for a two-day residential training. Be willing to participate in a three-month post-training mentorship.”
Interested journalists should upload CV and ID here.
Deadline: 9th Oct, 2023.
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