Frequently Asked Questions

The mission of Akuko Foundation is to bridge the gap in civic storytelling by empowering media practitioners, including journalists, broadcasters, writers, podcasters, bloggers, and social media influencers. Our focus is on capacity building to ensure priority areas such as health and nutrition, open governance, peace-building, climate change, women, and children’s issues receive adequate visibility.

Akuko Foundation focuses on five thematic areas: health and nutrition, open governance (democracy), peace-building, climate change, and the well-being of women and children. We believe that by addressing these areas, we can contribute to a more informed and engaged society.

1. To build an ecosystem of young storytellers who report on citizen-centered civic issues using verifiable data.
2. To stimulate a community of media practitioners who prioritize robust research ahead of reporting and lend their voice to prevalent civic issues.
3. To build strong partnerships amongst media practitioners across all sectors via knowledge sharing.

Akuko Foundation supports media practitioners through various capacity-building initiatives, including training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. We also provide resources and platforms for sharing knowledge and collaborating on projects related to our thematic areas of focus. Additionally, we facilitate networking opportunities to foster partnerships and collaboration among media practitioners across different sectors.

Media practitioners can get involved with Akuko Foundation by participating in our training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. They can also contribute to our mission by reporting on citizen-centered civic issues within our thematic areas of focus and prioritizing robust research in their reporting. Additionally, media practitioners can join our community of storytellers to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and build partnerships across sectors. Interested individuals can reach out to us through our website or social media channels for more information on how to get involved.