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Deadline: December 31, 2025
The Amref Health Africa County Storytellers for Impact Storytelling initiative offers an exciting opportunity for young storytellers, journalists, and community communicators to amplify health and social development narratives across African counties.
This program empowers participants to produce compelling stories that highlight innovative solutions, local health challenges, community-led initiatives, and impactful interventions. By sharing authentic stories from the ground, storytellers help inform policy, inspire action, and raise awareness on key public health issues.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in professional storytelling, multimedia production, and advocacy, working directly with Amref Health Africa, one of the continent’s leading health organisations.
Benefits
Selected storytellers enjoy a range of professional and personal development opportunities:
- Mentorship from expert health communicators, journalists, and media professionals
- Training in storytelling techniques, multimedia production, and digital advocacy
- Opportunity to showcase stories across local, national, and international platforms
- Networking with health experts, NGOs, and community leaders
- Recognition for creating impactful content that influences communities and policymakers
- Access to resources, tools, and workshops to enhance storytelling skills
- Platform to contribute to Amref’s health campaigns and advocacy initiatives
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are generally required to:
- Be an African youth or a young professional with a passion for storytelling
- Have demonstrated experience or interest in writing, journalism, or digital media
- Be committed to addressing health and development issues in their community
- Possess basic multimedia skills (photography, video, or audio)
- Be able to commit time for training, content creation, and reporting
- Show creativity, innovation, and ethical storytelling practices
Application Process and Documents Required
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter indicating county of residence
- A portfolio of written work – success stories, case studies, research papers, and photography. Videos will be an added advantage.
- A short CV (max three pages)
- Two referees’ contacts
Deadline: Submit your application by 31st December 2025.
