INTERNEWS’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is pleased to announce an in-person Fellowship programme that will support selected fellows to attend and report from the Our Ocean Conference scheduled for June 16-18, 2026, in Mombasa, Kenya.
The 11th Our Ocean Conference – and the first to take place in Africa – will focus on the theme of ‘Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future’ and will also explore Kenya’s domestic priorities, such as elevating youth ocean leaders and strengthening collaboration to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Fellows will travel to Mombasa, Kenya, to attend the entire duration of the Our Ocean Conference, which will take place from June 16-18, with arrival planned for June 14 and departure on June 19. An Orientation Day, organised by EJN staff, will take place on June 15 and will provide training on the key topics of the conference and will feature guest speakers and a field trip.
EJN will cover non-refundable economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs related to fellowship participation. Organisers will also facilitate the press accreditation process and provide logistical support relating to the trip. Please note that the process of obtaining any necessary visas is the fellow’s individual responsibility, though EJN will reimburse visa costs. Fellows will also receive a per diem to cover daily expenses during their time in Mombasa.
Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio). We encourage applications from freelance reporters and staff from all types of media organisations – international, national, local and community-based.
Apply by April 7, 2026. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via Botoibhi@icirnigeria.org or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi