ISJ is an organization of professional journalists dedicated to the highest levels of professionalism in journalism. ISJA is simply learned journalism.

Our membership currently stands at 985 cutting across important media houses in Ghana. The numbers are bound to increase significantly as we have plans to create branches throughout Africa. We believe strongly that ISJA is the future of journalism in Africa and beyond. 

Journalism is not regulated in Ghana because it is considered a human right. Everybody has the right to be a journalist. The result is that there is no minimum requirement to become a journalist. As a consequence, all sorts of persons are calling themselves journalists and practicing as such. ISJA however, is about ensuring that journalists are learned and meet international standards in journalism. All our members have to take courses in Economics, Law, Intelligence, Politics and Social Studies. These courses we run in series using some of the best trainers. To this effect, our collaboration with The Distinguished Scholars of Africa has been very fruitful. In addition, all members abide by a Code of Ethics upholding the highest standards of the profession. We regularly monitor and evaluate the works of our members to ensure standards are upheld.

At ISJ, we champion the basic truth that journalists are true teachers of the nation. This is especially so in most countries in Africa where the majority of the people are illiterate, poor and rural-based. Most poor or illiterate people cannot afford books and so-called good education and rely on the media for their information and education. In Ghana and Africa therefore, journalists are teachers of the nations. At ISJA, we see journalism as more than reporting. Journalism is learning, teaching and great action for development. ISJA is a permanent institution for journalistic excellence in Ghana and in Africa.