The Dikan Center proudly announces the launch of its Journalism Fellowship, a transformative five-month program designed to empower 10 exceptional early to mid-career journalists in Ghana.

This first-of-its-kind initiative equips fellows with the skills, resources, and mentorship needed to tackle critical issues in Ghana such as galamsey (illegal mining), human rights, governance, and democracy. 

With Ghana’s pivotal election year underway, the program aims to strengthen the role of journalism in fostering transparency and public accountability.

Through specialised workshops, hands-on projects, and mentorship from renowned local and international professionals, fellows will refine their craft in investigative reporting, data journalism, ethics, and media management.

Practical training sessions, including a boot camp for journalist safety covering first aid and mental health, ensure participants are prepared for the challenges of impactful reporting. 

The fellowship kicked off with a launch event featuring inspiring speeches from key partners, including Matthew Asada, Press Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Ghana; Beatrice Owusu-Boateng, former head of Dikan’s Education Department; and Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, former rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

Their words underscored the critical importance of ethics in journalism and the responsibility of journalists to uphold democratic values in society. 

Dikan is thrilled to introduce its inaugural cohort of 10 fellows, each bringing fresh perspectives and a commitment to public service journalism.

Paul Ninson, founder of the Dikan Center, expressed his enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of journalists. At Dikan, we believe in the power of journalism to drive change.

"Our goal with this fellowship is to create a space where journalists in Ghana can fully dedicate themselves to investigative reporting and learn from some of the most respected voices in the field."

Follow their journey at dikanjournalism.org as they lead the charge in reshaping Ghana’s media landscape.

The 2024-2025 fellows are:

• Rebecca Tetteh
• Sampson Kumah
• Esther Agyapong
• Dollita Okine
• Stella Botchwey
• Prince Antwi Boasiako
• Jeremiah Nutsugah
• Joseph-Albert Kuuire
• Joshua Narh
• Ishmael Awudi