Media Foundation for West Africa
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is an international non-governmental organization based in Accra, Ghana, and was founded in 1997.[1] It campaigns against violations and attacks on freedom of the press in West Africa.[1] Kwame Karikari was the former chairman of the organization.[2]
Report
[edit]In 2017, the organization issued a report on the accessibility of women to social media and their online rights. It was launched in Accra. The Government of Ghana was claimed to have committed to encouraging the mentorship and interaction of women to ICT issues.[3]
Support
[edit]In 2016, MFWA collaborated with the rep of UNDP in Ghana to train journalists on SDGs and how they can report on the achievement of the goals.[4]
In 2017, MFWA launched a funding project to assist journalists in Ghana in accessing information and generating reports on SDGs. The UNDP supported the scheme in the aim of the journalists playing their role in achieving the goals by educating citizens.[5]
In 2020, MFWA in collaboration with the Embassy of Netherlands in Ghana, organized a workshop for female individuals to improve the rights of women online in the country. About 120 females were trained on how to use social media sites to create awareness on their rights in Ghana. Ladies from Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono, and Northern regions in Ghana benefited from the training.[6]
The organization also launched a framework to improve the relations between the Ghana Police Service and the media in Ghana. MFWA, the Administration of the Police and other media institutions put a document together. The document was said to be in response to the 'frosty' relationship that occurred between the police service and the media concerning attacks on some journalists.[2]
Projects
[edit]MFWA runs projects that are geared towards the development and enhancement of the capacities of media practitioners in West Africa. Some of their projects include:
- Fact-Check Ghana[7][8]
- The Fourth Estate[9][10]
- The Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship (NGIJ)[11][12]
Honours
[edit]In 2016, MFWA rewarded some journalists for reporting on SDGs. The journalists were from Radio Peace in Winneba, Citi FM in Accra, and TV3 Network also in Accra.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Media Foundation for West Africa: About us, Zugriff September 2011
- ^ a b "Framework to improve police-media relations launched". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "Media Foundation tracks women's social media involvement". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "Media Foundation, UNDP train journalists on SDGs". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "Media Foundation institutes grants for SDGs reportage". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "MFWA trains female media practitioners, activists on women's rights online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ Asante, Kwaku (2020-12-07). "Ghana's Elections 2020: MFWA's Fact-Check Ghana Partners CODEO, Others to Counter Fake News". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Who We Are". 2016-07-17. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Asante, Kwaku (2024-05-16). "MFWA's accountability journalism project makes shortlist for 2024 World Justice Challenge". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Estate, The Fourth (2021-02-02). "About us - The Fourth Estate". Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Asante, Kwaku (2023-08-31). "Ten young journalists selected for 2023 Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Media Foundation for West Africa honours 6 journalists". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-08.