Wazzup Pilipinas!?
Water is not merely a resource; it is the pulse of our nation. It is the silent force that dictates the rhythm of our rural economies, the health of our ecosystems, and the survival of our most marginalized communities. Yet, in the clamor of mainstream headlines, the true, human face of India’s water reality often gets lost in the noise of statistics and infrastructure projects.
The India Water Portal (IWP) Fellowship 2026–27 is changing that narrative.
For those who see the stories hiding in plain sight—the local innovator turning a barren patch into a thriving orchard, the community reclaiming a dried-up well, or the ancestral wisdom holding back the tides of climate change—this is your platform.
A Call for 10 Visionary Storytellers
IWP is opening its doors to 10 fellows who are ready to dive deep into the heart of India’s water discourse. Whether you wield a pen or a camera, this fellowship is designed to elevate your voice and amplify the issues that matter most.
Choose Your Path:
Written Storytelling (6 Slots): If your power lies in the written word, this track invites you to craft 14–16 pieces over six months. From in-depth investigative reports to poignant community interviews, you will have the space to build a body of work that challenges the status quo. (Open to English and Hindi writers).
Visual Storytelling (4 Slots): For the filmmakers and video journalists who can capture the soul of a landscape in a single frame, this track demands 12–15 video stories. You’ll be tasked with producing everything from 5-minute field reports to punchy, digital-first shorts that bring India’s water realities to the screens of a global audience.
Why This Matters
Since 2007, the India Water Portal has been the digital repository of our nation’s water narrative. With a network of over 12,500 contributors, IWP isn’t just a publication; it is a movement.
As a fellow, you won't just be producing content—you will be:
Mentored by Experts: Gain unparalleled access to leaders in the water, climate, and rural development sectors.
Amplified: Your work will reach thousands of policymakers, researchers, and citizens through IWP’s extensive network.
Supported: Receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000, plus a travel allowance of up to ₹10,000, ensuring your focus remains entirely on the story.
Who Should Apply?
You don’t need to be a veteran journalist to apply, but you do need to be a truth-seeker.
IWP is looking for individuals with a fire in their belly to uncover stories from underrepresented geographies—the corners of India that traditional media rarely visits. If you have deep ties to your region, a unique perspective on climate and livelihood, and a commitment to storytelling that moves the needle, your application is exactly what they are waiting for.
The Clock is Ticking
The deadline to submit your application is June 30, 2026.
The duration of the fellowship spans August 2026 to January 2027, a critical window to document the shifting waters of our nation.
Are you ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start shaping the narrative?
Apply for the Written Storytelling Fellowship (English)
Apply for the Written Storytelling Fellowship (Hindi)
Apply for the Visual Storytelling Fellowship
India is waiting for its water stories to be told. Make sure yours is among them.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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