COMMUNITY REPORTING GRANTS

FPNN will be taking a group of journalist and content creators to Malawi to report on the power of family planning and reproductive health in Africa.

If you are interested applying for a spot on this exciting reporting opportunity, please fill out the information below.

TRIP DETAILS

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi & surrounding communities

Theme: Learning from Malawi: Access leads to progress

Dates: May 20-26

Hosts: W.H. Gates Institute, SRHR Center of Excellence at University of Malawi, and Nthanda Manduwi

Goals of the Trip:

  1. FP/SRHR Story Generation: Provide the participating journalists with the background, stories and access to experts to encourage longer form, high-level stories. 

  2. Interviews & Networking: Support participating journalist with opportunities to network and meet other leaders and experts that can add depth to reporting. We can also support in arranging interviews.

  3. Community/Partner spotlights: Visit programs and develop content that showcases innovation, learnings and successes within the FP/SRHR communities

TRIP FAQs

  • Yes, however, by applying to join this reporting trip, you will automatically join the Family Planning News Network. By joining, you will now be be eligible for similar reporting and content opportunities.

  • We will never dictate or require coverage of any type or topic.

    We are looking for individuals that are interested in using their networks (professional, social, personal) to highlight and link to the power of family planning and reproductive health.

    The main goal of this reporting trip is to provide a targeted and intimate opportunity to develop meaningful news and content that supports the transformative power of access to SRHR.

  • The trip be split into three main parts. Each part is crafted to provide access to the participating journalist with the needed elements to craft a story.

    Part 1 - Background and Scene setting

    • Reporting trip kick-off briefing

    • Attendance of the 9th African Population Conference with a media briefing and interview support

    • Networking with other journalist and content creators

    Part 2 - Story gathering: Community & Programmatic

    • Personal storytelling sessions

    • Conversation with community groups

    • 1-1 interviews with advocates

    • Showcase of community successes

    Part 3 - Synthesis )

    • Debriefing and planning for next steps

    This itinerary is subject to change.

APPLICATION