The application for the Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship Programme of 2025 is officially closed. We thank all applicants for their time and submission. The RAF team will contact selected candidates in due course. #UNRAF #ReportWithRAF #RAF2025

Something to know about Angie is that she is interested in mindfulness and often reads about its connection to mental well-being.

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Meet Angie Mourad from Lebanon!. Angie is a journalist with six years of field experience. Her work earned her a Webby and an Emmy award, and her documentary won the Best Connecting Culture Film award at the Doc London Festival. Welcome Angie!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

Outside of work, she loves writing plays but has never shared them with the world.

Our next fellow is from Kenya!. Hellen Shikanda is a journalist who focuses on health, science, and climate change. She participated in several fellowships and is a member of health and climate journalism networks. Welcome Hellen!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

A fun fact about Assel is that she is a polyglot.

Meet our fellow from Kazakhstan!. Assel Satubaldina is a journalist with over a decade of experience. She is passionate about promoting Central Asia’s voice in the global media and connecting local stories with international trends. Welcome Assel!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

Some fun facts about Giovanni are that he is a passionate Arsenal Football Club fan and considers himself “one of the best domino players in the world.”.

Meet our next fellow from Jamaica!. Giovanni Dennis is an investigative journalist whose main areas of interest include social justice, the environment, climate change, and disability rights. Welcome Giovanni!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

Outside of work, Pearl loves to go to karaoke with friends from across India.

Meet Pearl D’Souza from India!. Pearl is a journalist for the Times of India who covers the health sector. Her reporting also includes education, technology, and the environment. Welcome Pearl!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

Outside of work, Ibrahim conducted development and leadership training sessions in local schools and co-led a library project that provided books and adaptive reading programs to kids in the Ashanti Region.

Meet Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman from Ghana!. Ibrahim is a journalist and the founder of Eco Media Africa, a news platform that highlights environmental challenges in Africa. He focuses on climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity. Welcome Ibrahim!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

A fun fact about Nicole is that one of her greatest passions is connecting with local communities.

Meet Nicole Landín from Ecuador!. Nicole is a journalist who covers humanitarian topics, such as the lack of basic services in vulnerable communities. She also earned the Y. Eva Tan Environmental Reporting Fellowship at Mongabay Latam. Welcome Nicole!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

A fun fact about Paula is that she joined the urban dance club at her university.

Our fellow Paula Medina is from Colombia!. Paula is a journalist committed to raising awareness through her reporting. She contributes to El País, covering a range of topics relating to women and children. Welcome Paula!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

For work and her personal enjoyment, Gabriela loves traveling through Brazil to discover small towns and listen to local stories.

Gabriela Bento is our fellow from Brazil!. Gabriela is a journalist with nearly seven years of experience. In 2024, she was a finalist for both the Sebrae Journalism Award and the Inaldo Sampaio Journalism Award. Welcome Gabriela!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows

Outside of work, Sabrine enjoys quiet moments with her cat.

Meet our fellow from Algeria!. Sabrine Taferguennit is a news anchor. She has produced long-form documentaries, led exclusive interviews with key decision-makers, and received specialized training in investigative journalism. Welcome Sabrine!.#RAF2025 #MeetTheFellows