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  The CNN Academy Training Program is dedicated to empowering emerging storytellers from the Global South by enabling them to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to tell stories that drive transformation in their societies. This program supports a diverse and inclusive media landscape, ensuring that voices from the Global South are heard and understood in today’s rapidly evolving world.
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From covering vaccine equity in Sub-Saharan Africa and humanitarian crises in conflict zones to highlighting the resilience of frontline workers, the program trains participants to uncover stories that matter—delivering them with depth, context, and impact.

Program Details

Phase One: Virtual Training

The initial phase of the CNN Academy Training Program is fully online through the CNN Academy Hub. Participants will complete a series of courses designed to strengthen their storytelling skills and deepen their understanding of global issues affecting the Global South. To advance to Phase Two, participants must complete all courses, earn required badges, and submit a pitch for a story they plan to produce using the skills gained.
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Phase Two: In-Person Training

The second phase takes place in Abu Dhabi, where participants receive hands-on training in mobile journalism and storytelling techniques from CNN Academy experts. This is followed by the 2025 CNN Academy Simulation focused on global health reporting—a fast-paced, real-world activity where participants apply their skills to create impactful stories in a dynamic news environment.
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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this program, applicants must:
  • Reside and work in a Global South country (e.g. Nigeria)
  • Be an early-career content creator, journalist, or storyteller
  • Have a portfolio showcasing relevant work
  • Possesses strong communication skills and fluency in both spoken and written English
  • Commit to fully participating in the entire training program and applying their new skills to their reporting
  • Be willing and able to travel to Abu Dhabi for the November 2025 simulation
If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can apply HERE.
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This article was first published on 11th June 2025
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ikenna-nwachukwu

Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.

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