Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is WAJESHA?
WAJESHA is a regional network of journalists dedicated to promoting high-quality reporting on Environment, Science, Health, and Agriculture (ESHA) across West Africa. It supports professional development, collaboration, and impactful storytelling.
2. Who can become a member?
Membership is open to practicing journalists, editors, science communicators, researchers, freelance reporters, and content creators who cover ESHA topics within West Africa or the diaspora.
3. How do I join WAJESHA?
You can join by completing the membership application on our website. Once submitted, our team will review your details and contact you with next steps.
4. What are the benefits of joining WAJESHA?
Members gain access to:
- Workshops, training, and mentorship programs
- Data journalism and investigative collaboration opportunities
- Regional networking
- Grants and reporting fellowships
- Credible research sources and expert contacts
- Visibility and recognition within the ESHA reporting space
5. Which countries does WAJESHA cover?
WAJESHA operates across all 16 ECOWAS member states, including Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and more. We also engage West African journalists in the diaspora.
6. What type of programs does WAJESHA offer?
We offer capacity-building workshops, cross-border investigative projects, policy engagement initiatives, data journalism labs, and public awareness campaigns.
7. How does WAJESHA support journalists?
We provide skills training, access to tools and credible data, mentorship from senior journalists, collaboration platforms, and opportunities to work on funded investigative or thematic reporting projects.
8. Can organizations partner with WAJESHA?
Yes. We collaborate with research institutions, development agencies, civil society groups, universities, and media organizations to strengthen ESHA journalism across the region.
9. How can I support WAJESHA’s mission?
You can get involved by becoming a member, volunteering expertise, partnering on projects, or supporting our initiatives through funding or resource contributions.