Open Call

African Photojournalism Database

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Closes

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A directory of emerging and professional African visual journalists reporting on cultural, economic, environmental, political and social issues on the continent, as well as sports, nature, and stories of everyday life. Members gain access to a professional database on the Blink platform and receive regular exposure and professional opportunities.

Who it is for

African news photographers, photojournalists and documentary photographers who are nationals of African countries and report on cultural, economic, environmental, political and social issues, sports, nature or everyday life.

Open to artists in Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi and others.

The call says: “Source page restricts to African countries”

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Where

Netherlands

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Programme dates not listed

What you get

A free public profile on the Blink platform connecting to international media companies, wider exposure through World Press Photo and Everyday Africa social media, features in World Press Photo's online magazine, professional opportunities through Blink partnerships, networking with other African visual storytellers, and a regular newsletter with resources and opportunities.

What you need to apply

  • Must be a national of one of the 55 African countries
  • Must have a working website, Instagram or Facebook page with recent work

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.worldpressphoto.org/programs/develop/african-photojournalism-database/28563