Journalist
Journalist willing to visit classrooms
SJN fellow

Violet Ikong

Based in:

Enugu, Nigeria

English

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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