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African Women Visual Storytellers Demand Space, Safety and Recognition
Leading African women visual media creators have called for greater investment, safer working conditions, and systemic change to elevate...
bongiwe53
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Why journalists, especially women, must tell the Africa’s G20 story
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in November this year, a powerful call is being made to African journalists to step up...
bongiwe53
Jul 17, 20252 min read


MARK THE DATE: African Women Visual Media Creators Webinar, 15 July 2025
Fraymedia Foundation is hosting the African Women Visual Media Creators Webinar, Empowering Women in Visual Media Register HERE to...
bongiwe53
Jul 8, 20255 min read


Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series, 30 May 2025
On Friday, 30 May 2025, the fraymedia Foundation hosted the Rise & Shine Women in Media Breakfast Series at Hotel Sky in Sandton,...
bongiwe53
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Africa Day discussion sparks call for ethical storytelling
By fraymedia Foundation staff writer Storytellers and advocacy leaders called for a shift away from poverty-driven narratives to content...
bongiwe53
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Philanthropy over Trump – Adapting to shifting funding realities in Africa and globally
The global funding landscape has seen significant shifts in the recent years, bringing about heightened pressure on resources and...
bongiwe53
Jun 3, 202510 min read


#AfricaThroughHerLens: Showcasing Africa's vibrant visual storytellers
In recognition of Africa Day observed on 25 May, fraymedia Foundation launched the #AfricaThroughHerLens visual campaign, a powerful...
bongiwe53
May 26, 202512 min read


#AfricaThroughHerLens: A living archive of visual storytelling
fraymedia Foundation is excited to launch the #AfricaThroughHerLens visual campaign — to showcase the everyday power, creativity, and...
bongiwe53
May 25, 20251 min read


Defying expectations – Funding opportunities for individual, business, non-profit organisations and civil society groups
The impact of the recent wave emanating from funding cuts by both private philanthropies and government donors has placed intense...
bongiwe53
May 21, 20256 min read


fraymedia Foundation inducts EntreprenHER 2025 Program cohort
The EntreprenHER Program launched by fraymedia Foundation in March 2024 – aims to encourage, support and skill-up women media...
bongiwe53
May 15, 20253 min read


Raising Women’s Voices in Health: Lessons from the Africa Health Communications Fellowship
The health sector is brimming with expertise, resilience, and untold stories—but too often, the voices shaping these narratives are not...
bongiwe53
May 13, 20252 min read


EntreprenHER grant highlights community-focused media and women leadership
Community-driven media thrives when it balances financial sustainability and social responsibility. This belief is echoed by Nomthandazo...
bongiwe53
May 12, 20252 min read


EntreprenHER 2024 winner takes home cash prize to help build her newsroom
Nomthandazo Shai, publisher of Straightline News in Mpumalanga, has been awarded the inaugural R50,000 EntreprenHER grant to help build...
bongiwe53
May 12, 20252 min read


fraymedia Foundation awards inaugural entrepreneur grant
Join the foundation and our keynote speaker Phathiswa Magopeni and meet five incredible small business owners – women who have taken the...
gontse sello
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Leading lessons for Women in Media from Paula Fray
Navigating the business world presents unique challenges for women, especially in leadership positions in the media. From overcoming...
charmeelabhagowat
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Developing media and management skills
fraymedia Foundation has partnered with ThisAbility newspaper and fraycollege to to deliver the second of a three-year skills development...
gontse sello
Mar 11, 20242 min read


fraymedia Foundation launches The EntreprenHER
fraymedia Foundation today launched a pilot programme to support women in the media industry.
gontse sello
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Pioneering Women Media Mentor Programme Launches
© fray media foundation founding director Paula Fray The fraymedia Foundation celebrated the launch of its innovative Women Media Mentor...
charmeelabhagowat
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Building a culture of mentorship
The fray media Foundation’s Women Media Mentors Programme is premised on women helping other women in the industry through mentorship and...
Aarti Bhana
Nov 20, 20233 min read


fraymedia Foundation Launches the Women Media Mentors Programme
The fray media Foundation, a pioneering non-profit championing the empowerment of women in the media, is pleased to announce the launch...
Paula Fray
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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