What stories could you tell if you had dedicated funding to report on the issues that matter most? The Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026 supports journalists and media makers from the Global South working on stories related to gender equality, feminist movements, and social justice.
Opportunity Type
Journalism Fellowship
- Host Organization: Equality Fund
- Location: Global / Remote
- Duration: 9 months
- Mode: Remote / Flexible
- Nationality: Applicants from ODA-recipient countries (Global South)
- Degree Required: Not specified
- Age: Not specified
- Work Experience: Journalism or media-making experience required
- Application Deadline: November 8, 2026
- Application Fee: $0 — Free
- Stipend: CAD $4,000, with additional support for reporting and travel-related expenses
What Is the Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship?
The fellowship is designed for journalists and media makers who want to investigate and report on issues connected to:
- Gender equality
- Feminist movements
- Social justice
- Equality and human rights
The program provides financial support that can help fellows develop and produce journalism focused on these areas.
Funding & Financial Support
Selected fellows receive a CAD $4,000 stipend.
The fellowship also provides support for reporting and travel-related expenses, according to the provided program information.
There are no application fees, administrative charges, or hidden participation costs stated in the opportunity details.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is aimed at:
- Journalists
- Media makers
- Applicants based in ODA-recipient countries
- Professionals reporting on feminist movements, gender equality, or social justice
The provided information does not specify a particular academic degree or age requirement.
Application Deadline
Applications close on November 8, 2026.
If your work focuses on stories around equality, feminism, or social justice, this could be an opportunity worth exploring before the deadline.
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