Target Groups: Professional journalists, freelance reporters and content creators based in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, with experience reporting on environmental, climate, biodiversity or conservation issues, an active social media presence and an interest in short-form digital storytelling.
Short Description: A five-month fellowship strengthening environmental journalism and social media storytelling across the Western Balkans. Seven fellows will take part in a five-day training workshop in Albania, followed by mentorship, peer learning and practical support to produce and publish short-form videos on biodiversity, conservation and local environmental challenges. Training covers video production, audience engagement, fact-checking, environmental accountability journalism and responsible AI use. Each fellow receives EUR 2,000 and is expected to produce at least three short-form stories. Travel, accommodation and meals for the workshop are covered.
Location: Albania (in-person workshop), followed by remote mentorship and production across the Western Balkans.
Dates: January – June 2027, with a five-day workshop in late January.
Deadline: 16 November 2026.
