Ghanaian entrepreneur, Dikan, unveils "HerPress" scholarship program, aimed at bolstering and empowering female journalists within the nation.
HerPress, an initiative by the Dikan Center, is launching a 3-month program aimed at empowering 20 women journalists in Ghana. The program, which runs from June to August, is supported by the Australian High Commission in Ghana and offers a structured fellowship focused on early to mid-career women journalists [1][2][3][4].
The program is designed to amplify women's voices, strengthen press freedom, and provide professional development, mentorship, legal support, financial assistance, and community building. Fellows will receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced professionals in journalism, participate in a speaker series featuring local and international journalists, and attend workshops on investigative journalism, leadership, safety, and community reporting [1][3].
In addition, the program provides a stipend to the fellows, who will produce original journalism projects on underreported issues such as gender-based violence, human rights, and public health. A media campaign will support these projects, and the program will culminate in a graduation and networking event [1].
The application link can be found here. The deadline to apply is 7th June, 2025. The program does not specify the location where the workshops will be held.
HerPress responds directly to the challenges women journalists face, as highlighted by incidents like the attack on multimedia journalist Salomey Martey. The initiative seeks to create a safer and more supportive space for women in the media profession [1].
The program does not provide information about the expected outcomes or impact. It also does not mention any specific partners or sponsors beyond the Australian High Commission in Ghana.
In summary, HerPress is a comprehensive empowerment program by the Dikan Center, delivering a 3-month fellowship that combines skills training, mentorship, and a supportive community tailored specifically for early to mid-career women journalists to advance professionally and safely in their careers. The program offers a unique opportunity for women journalists in Ghana to develop their skills, produce impactful journalism, and connect with a network of supportive peers.
The comprehensive 3-month fellowship by HerPress, an initiative by the Dikan Center, is designed to fostering growth in the health-and-wellness sector, specifically women's health, in conjunction with supporting the professional development of early to mid-career women journalists in Ghana through education-and-self-development workshops. This program, while delivering structured learning in lifestyle topics, also offers opportunities for the fellows to produce original journalism on underreported issues such as gender-based violence, human rights, and public health, making a significant contribution to science and health-and-wellness discourse.
