All projects
Every MCI project, in one place.
19 projects across 6 interventions — fellowships, incubators, fact-checking labs, rural newsrooms, and more.
- Total projects
- 19
- 6S programmes
- 6
- Featured initiatives
- 6
- New this cycle
- 1
What you'll find
Spotlighted this cycle
Three projects we're actively championing.
Africa Newsroom Contest
A continental, hands-on training competition run by the MCI that puts university journalism students through the pace of a real newsroom, equipping them with practical reporting skills and connecting them with mentors and media employers.
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MCI Fellowship Program
Nurtures young journalists as leaders and promotes solutions-based journalism for social change.
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Switch Africa
Investing in Africa's network of young journalists and media creators, packaging African stories on digital platforms by young journalists for fellow young people globally.
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Frequently asked questions.
Every project belongs to one or more pillars in the 6S Intervention Model — Skilling, Innovation, Development, Rural, Safeguarding, or Narratives. Use the programme filter above to slice the catalogue by pillar.
Featured projects are ones MCI is actively spotlighting this cycle — either because they're scaling, accepting applications, or delivering breakthrough results.
Most projects with open cohorts include a "Visit project" link to a dedicated landing page or application form. Cohorts open on a rolling basis — subscribe to our newsletter for windows.
MCI partners with funders, newsrooms, universities, and platforms to launch new projects under the 6S framework. Use the partner CTA below to tell us about yours — we respond within five working days.
Yes — archived projects often laid the groundwork for what runs today. We keep them visible so funders and researchers can trace the continuity of our work.
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