Women on the Ground: Reporting from Ukraine’s Unseen Frontlines Program

The International Women’s Media Foundation has launched the Women on the Ground: Reporting from Ukraine’s Unseen Frontlines Program to increase and deepen coverage of critical issues surrounding the war.

As part of the Women on the Ground program, the IWMF will lead reporting trips to Ukraine. This opportunity is open to American, French, and German journalists representing local and regional news outlets. The first reporting trip will take place from February 12-26, 2025.

All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Warsaw, Poland, before traveling to the base location in Ukraine. Upon arrival, fellows will participate in a three-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training followed by eight days of reporting. Story pitches should explore underreported issues in Ukraine, with a focus on communities impacted by the war that are important to their local communities in the United States, France or Germany.

Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other journalists, report collaboratively with their peers, and gain access to various sources and sites related to their reporting.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications will be pre-screened for eligibility using the following criteria:
• This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists. Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
• Applicants may be freelance or staff journalists and may apply individually or as part of a team. Stories must be published in American, French, and German regional and local outlets.
• Applicants must have three (3) or more years of professional journalism experience. Internships do not count toward professional experience.
• Applicant must provide a letter of support from their editor.

Application guidelines

The deadline for applications is January 5, 2025. For more information and to apply, please click here.