Rest of World’s technology and religion fellowship seeks entries

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 — Rest of World seeks reporters who want to explore the intersection of technology and religion through immersive, long-form reporting.

The non-for-profit organisation is looking for three reporting fellows to work on ambitious feature stories about how technology is transforming religious practices in Latin America, Africa, Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

Applicants should pitch an idea for a story that falls under one of the following themes: How technology is being adapted for spiritual and religious practices, How social media is fueling the rise of religious influencers, and How technology is being used to surveil and target ethnic and religious minorities.

The three successful applicants will each receive a stipend of $10,000.

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2024.

APPLY HERE

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