Media partnerships
Young Journalists Desk
Each media partner seconds one young journalist to cover the Indaba from the Media Centre.
- Who can apply
- Journalists aged 22 to 30, nominated by AFSI media partners. Individuals do not apply directly.
- Places
- 3 to 6 journalists.
- Languages
- English.
- What it produces
- At least two published pieces from each journalist, in partner outlets.
What you do
Cover the Indaba from the Media Centre on all three days and publish at least two pieces.
What you get
- Accreditation
- A desk in the Media Centre
- The reading pack and a virtual briefing
How to apply
- Your media partner nominates you between 16 November 2026 and 29 January 2027.
- The desk is confirmed on 29 January 2027.
How people are selected
The Graphic Design & Communications Coordinator, with the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager for partner agreements. Journalists are placed and paid by their media partners.
Key dates
From the call to the Indaba and beyond.
- Media partner nominations
- Desk confirmed
- Briefing pack
- Virtual briefing
- Media Centre, all three days
- Second pieces in
Questions
Things people ask.
Can I apply as a freelancer?
The Desk works by nomination from media partners; the documents describe no direct application route.
Calls open 2 November 2026