Alis Okonji, Author at Report for the World

Profile

Alis Okonji is a science and communications professional. Before joining Report for the World, Alis was the Partners Manager at Syli's climateXchange program. Alis established and managed the communications at InfoNile, a network of geo-journalists reporting on water and the environment in the Nile Basin. She has successfully established innovative approaches to climate reportage including spearheading a Science Communication Program for young journalists and scientists in the Nile Basin. Alis also developed a WhatsApp ChatBot to deliver knowledge including data on the environment. She has a Master's in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she also worked as communications specialist for Africa.

Strategies for Diversifying Revenue and Emboldening Resilient Independent Newsrooms: Insights from Ryan Powell

Alis Okonji|January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Revenue diversification is crucial for independent newsrooms in today’s media landscape. Report for the World (RFW) in partnership with the International Press Institute (IPI) are working with RFW newsrooms to help public-interest media design innovative strategies for revenue diversification and sustainability.This program, designed by Preethi Nallu, Executive Director at RFW, aims at supporting the sustainability

How safe are our journalists? Safety and security for investigative journalists

Alis Okonji|November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Safety and security of investigative journalists has become one of the biggest issues in the media today. At the just concluded African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), Report for the World facilitated a discussion on this topic with the Africa Program Manager Alis Okonji emphasizing the gravity of the threats facing journalists in Africa. In the

Building a Diaspora Beat: Strategies for Impact and Revenue

Alis Okonji|October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Independent newsrooms around the world are experimenting with innovative ways to diversify their revenue generation. One often overlooked, yet potentially lucrative source of income for newsrooms is the diaspora beat. This area of coverage focuses on issues and stories relevant to people who have migrated from their country of origin and settled in other parts

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