Deadline: 04 July, 2023

Bertha Foundation has launched the Bertha Challenge 2024.

The Bertha Challenge 2024 is a call to journalists and activists working against misinformation and its effects on the climate crisis, and dedicated professionals holding the line on science and rigorous analysis.

Benefits

• Income for each Bertha fellow for one year, not exceeding U.S.$64,900 and commensurate with the applicant’s current or equivalent salary at the host organisation – ideally a media outlet for an investigative journalist and an NGO, community organisation, or social movement for an activist
• Project fund of up to U.S.$10,000 for each Bertha fellow to produce a culminating product that responds to the question posed by the Bertha Challenge and that is directed toward a specific audience
• Access to a connect fund of up to U.S.$5,000 specifically designed to encourage collaboration between fellows
• Peer and mentor support in the form of regular virtual check-ins with Bertha staff and a cohort of Bertha fellows
• Network development through the global cohort of Bertha fellows and exposure to relevant partners within and beyond the Bertha network

Eligibility

• For activists:
  • At least five years of experience working with activists, social movements, grassroots and community organisations, social justice organisations, or campaigns
  • Strong connections to a diverse range of relevant groups in the fellow’s city, country, or region, including social movements, community organisations, NGOs, academics, journalists, progressive government officials, etc.
  • Experience developing organising tools or popular educational products and materials, for example, training courses, publications, pamphlets, films, podcasts, arts, and theater productions
  • Experience using research, media, and the law in advocacy
  • Affiliation to an appropriate host organisation to amplify work produced during the Bertha Challenge
• Investigative journalists:
  • At least five years of experience, a track record, and a passion for doing investigative journalism
  • Strong interest and experience in producing work on the Bertha Challenge question and a proven ability to work with affected communities, social movements, community organisations, NGOs, academics, scientists, etc.
  • Investigative journalism and research ability, a comprehensive understanding of the political landscape concerning the subject matter, an understanding of the law(s) and political structures determining policy direction and power
  • Ability to work independently
  • Affiliation to an appropriate host media organisation that will publish/broadcast work produced during the Bertha Challenge

To apply and for more information, click here.

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