• AMWIK has highlighted that the proposals may include new media (Podcasts, Social media Campaigns, YouTube documentaries, creatives, artists) and Traditional Media (Print articles, TV and Radio programs and features)

The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is calling for entries for story grants for investigative health journalism that will be granted in February. As part of the USAID United Society Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (USAWA) Program, the stories should aim at producing investigative health journalism that addresses fraud, waste, and abuse in the country and county health sector.

The program seeks to empower citizens with the capacity to effectively participate in decision-making and oversight processes in the Health Sector. Furthermore, it intends to strengthen leadership, governance, financing, commodity management, and service delivery systems in the health sector at the county level to improve transparency, accountability, and participation.

The program also aims to improve policy implementation and enforcement of relevant laws, policies, and procedures at national and county levels.

AMWIK has highlighted that the proposals may include new media (Podcasts, Social media Campaigns, YouTube documentaries, creatives, artists) and Traditional Media (Print articles, TV and Radio programs and features)

Media products should highlight governance and leadership in health service delivery, success stories in mitigating Fraud, Waste and Abuse, management of health commodities as well as manifestation of fraud, waste, and abuse in accessing quality healthcare.

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This opportunity is open to practicing and certified journalists and media practitioners with relevant experience. Experience in health journalism is an added advantage. The stories can be produced in any language. However, applicants who intend to write or produce stories in their local language need to also include an English translation. Those who intend to use their local language should include the cost for translation in the budget, if necessary.

Applicants working in media houses should provide a signed letter of support from their editor, explicitly stating that the media outlet will publish the stories produced because of this grant.

Applicants will also need to submit at least three samples of stories or links to relevant work.

How to Apply:

Interested journalists should submit a compelling story proposal that includes:

1. Title of the proposed media output.

2. 300 Words Technical Proposal: To include brief description detailing focus, methodology of data collection, sources, and media output details including reach and target audience.

3. Financial Proposal: Outline the financial obligation to undertake the grant. ( See sample form here: https://shorturl.at/gMV10 )

4. Sample of work done

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

1. Relevance to Focus Areas: Directly addressing fraud, waste, and abuse in the specified counties.

2. Newsworthiness: Presenting significant information likely to engage the audience.

3. Originality and Angle: Offering a unique perspective on the topic.

4. Clarity and Focus: Clear and concise narrative focusing on specific issues.

5. Engagement Potential: Effective media format that engages the target audience.

6. Feasibility: Realistic timeline and access to necessary resources.

7. Credentials and Experience: Background showcasing experience in investigative journalism.

8. Impact on Public Awareness: Contribution to public understanding of health sector issues.

All stories should be published by May 2025. To apply, send your proposals via email to [email protected] by 30th January 2025 with the subject: Investigative Health Grant application.