Deadline: 30 September, 2023
The Merck Foundation is inviting applications for the Africa Media Recognition Awards.
Thematical Focus
- Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Categories
- Print Media
- Online Media
- Radio
- Multimedia
Award Information
- Print Media: 500 USD
- Online Media: 500 USD
- Radio: 500 USD
- Multimedia: 500 USD
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms from the following groups:
- Southern African Countries
- West African Countries
- East African Countries
- African French Speaking Countries
- African Portuguese Speaking Countries
Selection Criteria
- The selection committee may decide to grant awards to more winners for each category based on the number and quality of applications received.
- Submissions can be on one or more topics mentioned in the theme.
- Submissions should be published and available in the public domain in order to be eligible.
For more information, visit Merck Foundation.
