Women’s Photojournalism Award

Published May 9, 2021 · Updated May 8, 2021

The agenda 2063 Africa Photojournalism Project aims to inspire photo journalists from all across the continent to share powerful images telling Africa’s story from an African perspective. The Project also aims to capacitate journalist by providing them with training that will enhance their

craft and storytelling ability through the use of imagery.

The Project is also in line with the African Union Theme for the year 2021 “Art’s Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Work as it aims to tap into the artistic and creative aspects of journalism to portray Africa’s diversity, rich heritage and cultural diversity and the economic development and social transformation of the continent led by Africans.

The Project will be implemented by undertaking activities :

Agenda 2063 Women’s Photojournalism Award: which will recognize and celebrate outstanding female journalists whose submission of African images will be defined by categories defined by the Goals and Aspirations of Agenda 2063. Photographers will submit their photographic work and individual perspective on these categories.
On-line training portal: Online learning modules on photojournalism will be made available for free to 100 women journalists. Certification will be awarded through the African Union Virtual University or the AU Pan-African University – Apply for the training here: http://bit.ly/apacourse
Podcasts: A podcast series for citizenry and media engagement will be developed
Research and a research will be conducted regarding lived experiences of photojournalists documenting Mediation /Conflict resolution, peace keeping and peace building initiatives in Africa championed in line with Aspiration 4 of Agenda 2063 and the Flagship Project of Silencing the Guns