{"id":15536,"date":"2026-02-09T08:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/?p=15536"},"modified":"2026-02-09T08:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:23:24","slug":"bolsa-jamma-exclusiva-jornalismo-de-conservacao-essencial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/bolsas-e-fundos\/bolsa-jamma-exclusiva-jornalismo-de-conservacao-essencial\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Jamma Grant: Essential Conservation Journalism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Jamma Fellowship for People-Centered Conservation Journalism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jamma Fellowship for People-Centered Conservation Journalism<\/strong> This represents an innovative initiative aimed at Cape Verdean journalists and communicators committed to exploring stories that link environmental protection to the well-being of communities. In Cape Verde, where marine and terrestrial ecosystems are vital to livelihoods and local culture, this grant serves as a bridge between investigative journalism and sustainable narratives that place people at the center of conservation.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the Jamma Exchange?<\/h3>\n<p>This grant aims to fund original journalistic projects that highlight community-led environmental conservation initiatives, stories of climate resilience, or socio-environmental challenges in Cape Verde. Selected candidates will receive financial support, specialized mentoring in environmental journalism, and access to networks of sustainability experts. The goal is to amplify local voices and promote a deeper understanding of how conservation can be equitable, inclusive, and adapted to the archipelago&#039;s cultural context.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Focus on People?<\/h3>\n<p>In island nations like Cape Verde, environmental challenges\u2014such as coastal erosion, overfishing, or water scarcity\u2014directly affect daily life. However, it is the communities that often develop creative solutions, based on traditional knowledge and cooperation. The Jamma Grant recognizes that authentic stories about conservation cannot be told without involving those who live these realities. Projects that highlight, for example, community management of marine protected areas or women leading sustainable agricultural practices have the power to inspire change and influence public policy.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can take part?<\/h3>\n<p>The scholarship is aimed at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional or freelance journalists residing in Cape Verde;<\/li>\n<li>Communicators in radio, television, print media, or digital platforms;<\/li>\n<li>Individual or collaborative projects that address themes such as climate justice, biodiversity, sustainable blue economy, or natural heritage.<br \/>\nPrior experience in environmental journalism is not required, but a commitment to factual accuracy and professional ethics is valued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits Beyond Financing<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to monetary support, scholarship recipients will have access to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Workshops<\/strong> with experts in conservation and storytelling;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Field trips<\/strong> for reporting from emblematic locations in the country;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disclosure<\/strong> from their stories to local and international media partners.<br \/>\nThis monitoring ensures that the narratives produced not only inform, but also mobilize collective action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>A Look to the Future<\/h3>\n<p>In a world where environmental crises are intensifying, Cape Verde needs narratives that balance urgency and hope. The Jamma Grant is more than just funding\u2014it&#039;s an invitation to reimagine journalism as a tool for social transformation. By empowering professionals who place communities at the heart of their reporting, this initiative contributes to a more informed, critical, and solution-oriented national dialogue.<\/p>\n<h3>How to apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested parties should submit a detailed proposal, including a story outline, budget, and samples of previous work, via the online form available at [website address]. <a href=\"https:\/\/jammaconservationandcommunities.com\/human-centred-conservation-storytelling-grant\/\">https:\/\/jammaconservationandcommunities.com\/human-centred-conservation-storytelling-grant\/<\/a> The deadline for applications is <strong>March 8, 2026<\/strong>Don&#039;t miss this opportunity to give voice to the stories that unite people and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Link:<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please consult the full regulations at the link above. Join this mission to tell the story of Cape Verde from a different perspective.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Jamma Grant, a unique opportunity for Cape Verdean journalists to give voice to inspiring stories that unite environmental conservation with the well-being of communities. 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