Our Principles
Built on a foundation of unshakeable ethics and community trust.
Integrity
Upholding the highest ethical standards in journalism.
Justice
Promoting fairness, equity, and human dignity.
Community Empowerment
Supporting local voices and grassroots solutions.
Accountability
Strengthening transparency in governance and institutions.
Sustainability
Driving climate action and environmental stewardship.
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In the field
Ethical storytelling that protects communities
Our Mission
To strengthen ethical and socially responsible journalism across Nigeria and Africa by training, mentoring, and supporting journalists to report accurately and courageously on issues of social and economic justice, climate change, conflict management, and community resilience.
Our Vision
A just, inclusive, and equitable society where journalism drives accountability, empowers communities, and supports sustainable peace and development.
Where We Focus
We direct our deep investigative resources into critical pillars that define the future of our region.
Social and Economic Justice Reporting
Clean Pens International champions journalism that exposes inequalities, promotes human rights, and demands accountability. Our initiatives focus on strengthening reporters’ ability to uncover, analyze, and communicate issues around poverty, marginalisation, corruption, and systemic injustice.
Climate Justice & Environmental Advocacy
We equip journalists with the tools and knowledge to report effectively on climate change, environmental degradation, and community impacts. Our work includes documenting and exposing harmful practices such as unfair and unsafe mining activities in Plateau, Nasarawa, and Zamfara States, bringing global attention to the environmental and human cost borne by vulnerable communities.
Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention
Training journalists on conflict-sensitive reporting and promoting peace narratives to de-escalate tensions and foster social cohesion.
Ethical Journalism & Capacity Strengthening
Raising professional standards in media practice across Nigeria through training, mentorship, and resource development.
Our Impact Over the Years
Stories of training, advocacy, and community resilience across Nigeria and Africa.
Trained hundreds of journalists across Nigeria on social justice, climate justice, ethical reporting, P/CVE, and conflict-sensitive journalism.
Strengthened media coverage of environmental and mining-related injustices, documenting the experiences of communities impacted by harmful extraction practices across Plateau, Nasarawa, and Zamfara states.
Supported media houses and reporters to improve accuracy, balance, and fairness in public-interest reporting.
Promoted peace and conflict mitigation across the Middle Belt through responsible journalism training and collaborative peace dialogues.
Built partnerships with civil society organizations, media networks, community groups, and public institutions to increase the reach and impact of justice-focused journalism.
Journalism that protects, informs, and empowers communities.
In an era of misinformation and shrinking civic space, independent journalism is the last line of defense for democracy. Our work exposes corruption, gives voice to the voiceless, and drives policy change.
Demanding Accountability
Exposing corruption and injustice to strengthen transparency in public institutions.
Building Resilience
Equipping communities with the information needed to adapt to climate change and conflict.
Empowering Voices
Amplifying the stories of marginalized communities to drive inclusive policy change.
Partnership & Support
Support from donors, grantmakers, and development partners enables Clean Pens International to
Empower Communities
With Dignity & Hope
We believe in a world where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive. Join us in building that future.