Pulitzer Center Lavwa Lenpak African content creator program 2026

The Pulitzer Center Lavwa Lenpak African content creator program is a funded developmental program for African content creators to learn investigative journalism techniques, produce accessible content, and engage communities around public-interest issues in Africa. The second edition focuses on governance and human rights in the forestry sector with an emphasis on the Congo Basin, offering mentorship, resources, and opportunities to collaborate with journalists. Ten content creators are selected to participate, with a stipend provided upon successful completion of deliverables.

Access to Pulitzer Center-supported reporting and resources; collaboration with journalists; personalized feedback; masterclasses on disinformation, storytelling, and scriptwriting; participation stipend of $500.

African content creators who have an established online audience and content focused on the Congo Basin or Africa, and are interested in public-interest issues and investigative-style storytelling.

Submit an application via the official Pulitzer Center page for Lavwa Lenpak 2026 (requirements include demonstrating an established online audience and relevant content focus).