TRC Investigative Reporting Fellowship
The Reporters’ Collective (TRC) is delighted to announce Safeena Wani as the winner of the 3rd TRC Investigative Reporting Fellowship. Safeena, a TRC Fellow for the next two months, will be working with the TRC team to produce top-grade investigative work in English. Her work will be published by The Collective in English and Hindi, and made available for co-publication by regional newsrooms.
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Meet Our Grantee
Safeena Wani
Safeena Wani is an independent journalist from Srinagar who reports extensively on the environment, gender, and socio-political issues across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Her work has appeared in national and international publications, highlighting underreported stories on climate, migration, and community resilience in conflict-affected areas.
A word from our past fellows
In a time when the reporting environment is increasingly abysmal — with many outlets choosing to play it safe and align with those in power — this fellowship stands out as a rare space that encourages honest, independent journalism.
This fellowship went way beyond just the financial support that was crucial for pursuing the story on the ground in a meaningful way. It gave me the rare chance to explore an issue I deeply care about, with the perfect balance of freedom and support.
It was a truly rewarding experience that supported both my personal growth and professional development.
- Meenakshi Kapoor TRC FELLOW
In an era where journalism often dwindles to fleeting social media snippets, chasing a gritty story demands raw courage.
In my first meeting with The Reporters’ Collective (TRC), I found myself surrounded with a cadre of seasoned journalistic minds, their eyes glinting with the fire of countless scoops.
They guided me with unwavering support to plunge headfirst into the murky depths of the inter-state liquor trade.
While editing copy has been reduced to mere grammar tweaks in many newsrooms, TRC’s battle-hardened team wove my raw findings into a masterfully narrated investigative saga.
- Kashif Kakvi TRC Special Grantee
As a long-time follower of The Collective’s work, being awarded the inaugural TRC Investigative Reporting Fellowship was a remarkable opportunity.
This prestigious fellowship enabled me to delve deeply into a subject of immense significance to millions of Indian youth. It gave me the resources and support to explore this critical issue thoroughly.
- Suchak Patel TRC FELLOW
At a time when Indian journalism has been reduced to sheer sycophancy of the political masters, working with The Collective, I felt that it is possible to produce critical and in-depth stories based on empirical facts.
I realised that journalism is not just about setting certain narratives which please one or another but it is more about dealing with piles of data and digging out something relevant and impactful.
- Alok Rajput TRC Special Grantee
