The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support from the German Development Cooperation, invites applications from investigative journalists in Ghana to join the Community of Practice for Investigative Journalists.
This Community of Practice (CoP) is being established by the MFWA under the the project titled: “Countering Corruption through Accountability Journalism and Improved Freedom of Expression Environment in Ghana”. The CoP will serve as a professional platform for investigative journalists to share experiences, resources, and best practices to advance good governance, transparency, and public interest accountability journalism in Ghana.
This initiative forms part of the Participation, Accountability, Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with Ghana’s Ministry of Finance.
Benefits
As part of this Community, members will benefit from:
- Bi-annual virtual learning and experience-sharing sessions, providing a platform to engage with peers, sharpen skills, and share best practices.
- An in-person convening to deepen collaboration and build stronger professional networks.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be practicing investigative journalists based in Ghana.
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest and/or track record in investigative or accountability reporting.
- Applicants must commit to participating in all the sessions of the CoP
How to Apply
Interested investigative journalists are invited to fill the linked form on or before 24th September, 2025.
