Empowering African storytellers with evidence-based skills.
Free capacity building through workshops, digital cohorts, mentorship, and collaborative media labs — from our Kano hub to newsrooms across the continent.
What we teach
Building Africa's Next Generation of Impact Storytellers
Practical, field-based training for journalists, filmmakers, development communicators and digital storytellers committed to documenting evidence, amplifying impact and inspiring change across Africa.
Evidence-Based Impact Storytelling
Learn how to document real people, real interventions and measurable change through rigorous, human-centred storytelling.
Data & Solutions Journalism
Transform data into compelling stories while reporting responses to social challenges with accuracy, context and evidence.
Documentary & Multimedia Production
From story development to field production, learn documentary filmmaking, mobile journalism, photography and multimedia storytelling.
Evidence Verification & Ground Truth Reporting
Strengthen your reporting through field verification, ethical journalism, source validation and community-centred evidence gathering.
Programs
Training programs
Programs will appear here as they are published.
How it works
From application to graduation
Explore programs
Browse active training programs and read full syllabi.
Pick a cohort
Choose an open intake that fits your schedule and goals.
Submit application
Complete a short form — our team reviews within two weeks.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything you need to know before applying to an ISDI Academy cohort.
- Verifiable certificate on completion
- Mentorship from practising journalists
- 100% free for accepted participants
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