KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award 2026

Deadline: Jan 05, 2026

other

partially funded

Malawi

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award 2026 is an award program run by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Regional Media Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. This award celebrates excellence in local journalism — recognizing stories that reflect community realities, shape public understanding, and connect local perspectives to broader national and global events.

🌟 About the Award

Sponsor Organization: Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS)

🎁 Benefits of the Award

Three winners will be selected.
Each winner will receive:
- An invitation to the Local Journalism Conference in Malawi (February 2026).
- Financial recognition to support their projects.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Work must have been published in 2025.
Submissions can be in English or French.
Each entry should include:
- A brief description of the story’s background.
- The platform where it was published.
- Audience response to the story.

📅 Application Date and Process

Submission Deadline: 05 January 2026
All submissions must be sent to: kasmediaafrica@gmail.com

🔗 Application Portal

For more details about the award, visit the official KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award page.

To apply, click here.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and showcase your impactful local journalism work!

Benefits

Three winners will be selected.
Each winner receives:
- An invitation to the Local Journalism Conference in Malawi (February 2026).
- Financial recognition to support their projects.

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