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Wiki Loves Africa 2021 Competition now open

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2021 — Wiki Loves Africa invites participants to submit photographs, video, audio that illustrate the 2021 theme Health + Wellness.
Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media that relates to the year’s theme for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the Wikimedia Foundation.
Each year’s theme is chosen by the community to be a universal, visually-rich and culturally-specific topics.
The aim is to celebrate the richness, diversity and beauty of Africa on Wikipedia.

The 2021 theme encourages the submission of visual representations of health, wellness and can include representations of traditional or western medical interventions or personnel, healthy eating, or exercise.The competition offers prizes both nationally and internationally.

At the international level, cash prizes range from $500 to $1000 in three major and two additional prize categories.
The deadline for applications is April 15, 2021.

MORE MEDIA AND JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITIES FROM I-79 MEDIA

Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Communications Intern Needed at ICFJ

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join its communications team. APPLY HERE

Apply to investigate impact of COVID-19 on atrocity risks

DEADLINE: ROLLING — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is organising a multimedia project that examines how the Coronavirus pandemic and government responses can either mitigate or contribute to risk factors for atrocities. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists

Freelance journalists who are available for immediate engagement in Nigeria can apply. APPLY HERE

VACANCY: Journalists needed at ICIR

International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) seeks to recruit intelligent and hard-working reporters who can undertake long-form investigations. APPLY HERE

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