Ghana's Dikan initiates "HerPress" scholarship intended to bolster female journalists within the country
The HerPress Initiative is a 3-month fellowship program designed to empower early to mid-career women journalists in Ghana, running from June to August 2025. This initiative, launched by the Dikan Center, is supported by the Australian High Commission in Ghana and aims to amplify underreported issues such as gender-based violence, human rights, and public health [1][4].
The program focuses on professional development, mentorship, and community support. Participants will attend workshops on investigative journalism, leadership, safety, and community reporting. In addition, the program offers one-on-one mentorship and a speaker series featuring local and international journalists [2].
Fellows will produce original journalism projects and receive a stipend during the program. The deadline to apply is 7th June, 2025. Upon completion, the program will conclude with a graduation and networking event [3].
The HerPress initiative is designed to address challenges faced by Ghanaian women journalists, including underrepresentation, unequal pay, gender bias, and workplace harassment. The program seeks to promote gender equity in newsrooms and provide opportunities for skill development and mentorship [1][4].
The first annual HerPress Summit is scheduled for August 23, 2025, in Accra. This event brings together women journalists, editors, and media professionals to sharpen storytelling skills, expand mentorship opportunities, and highlight women leaders in media. It features influential speakers and thought leaders, fostering a supportive network and advocating for the advancement of women journalists across Ghana [1][2].
To apply for the HerPress fellowship, visit the provided link. The program offers a unique opportunity for women journalists in Ghana to thrive in a challenging media industry while making a significant impact on underreported issues [1][4].
[1] HerPress Initiative Launched to Empower Women Journalists in Ghana. (2025). Ghana News Agency. [2] HerPress Summit to Highlight Women Leaders in Media. (2025). Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. [3] Deadline Approaching for HerPress Fellowship Applications. (2025). Joy News. [4] Australian High Commission Supports HerPress Initiative. (2025). Australian High Commission, Ghana.
- The heralding event, the HerPress Summit, scheduled for August 23, 2025, in Accra, emphasizes health-and-wellness, women's health, lifestyle, education-and-self-development, and personal-growth by focusing on sharpened storytelling skills, expanded mentorship opportunities, and women leaders in media.
- The HerPress Initiative, a fellowship program that runs from June to August 2025, goes beyond fostering professional development, mentorship, and community support in Ghana by offering original journalism projects, one-on-one mentorship, and a speaker series, with an emphasis on underreported issues such as gender-based violence, human rights, and public health.
- Incorporating science into the HerPress Initiative, journalism projects could explore innovative solutions for improving health-and-wellness, addressing gaps in women's health, promoting positive lifestyles, and fostering educational and self-development programs to support personal-growth.
