Journalist
Journalist willing to visit classrooms
SJN fellow
Violet Ikong
I am a freelance journalist based in Nigeria. My stories center around health, environment, migration, gender, culture, and education in sub-Saharan Africa. My stories, most of which are told from a solutions-journalism angle have been published in local and international publications. I am a 2022 Solutions Journalism Africa Initiative fellow.
Expertise
Mediums
Multi-Media
Newspaper
Digital First Outlet
Topics
Climate Change
Education
Environment
Health Equity
Mental Health
Racial Justice
Youth Mental Health
Offers
Discussing story ideas
Providing mentorship to help others develop their practice
Connecting people with others in my region
Advice on how to pitch as a freelancer
Advice on creating culture change in a newsroom
Asks
Brainstorming story ideas
Finding a mentor to help me develop my practice
Networking with people in my region
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