Media sustainability is rooted in healthy, inclusive, trustworthy and safe media organisations. Healthy media organisations that are continuously adapting to rapidly changing business environments; Inclusive media organisations that recognise the business imperative of diversity and gender equality; Trustworthy media organisations that strive to produce high quality public interest journalism; Safe media organisations that protect journalists in newsrooms, online and in the field. Please consider continuing your support of our efforts and, above all, stand in solidarity, with WAN-IFRA, with colleagues fighting for the freedom of the press, wherever it is threatened.

In 2022, WAN-IFRA Media Freedom worked with 462 media professionals from 120 media in 16 countries in support of these pillars. WAN-IFRA is helping to advance media sustainability from every angle.

 

The incredibly generous support of WAN-IFRA members has provided much-needed support to our colleagues in Ukraine this year. We have distributed over €200,000 of your contributions to 100+ local and regional media titles to assist with salaries and basic running costs, provide insurance cover for journalists on the front lines, source mobile power generators, and deliver newsprint to keep the presses rolling.

The conflict continues, and with the arrival of winter, what were already extremely difficult conditions are turning desperate. We urge you to consider supporting our ongoing efforts to help keep independent Ukrainian media running.

 

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The 2022 award recognises Gazeta Wyborcza and the Gazeta Wyborcza Foundation – a news organisation that stands as a beacon of independence and as a bulwark against authoritarianism; a paper of record that demonstrates its values daily, across its pages, through support to young journalists, in the promotion of local news, and through work across borders in solidarity with colleagues in need.

Recognising the exemplary contribution of an editor to her newsroom, and under her leadership, her media organisation’s contribution to society, the 2022 awards went to Faith Zaba, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent; Diana Moukalled, co-founder of Daraj Media in Lebanon; and Regina “Ging” Reyes, Senior Vice President and Head of Integrated News and Current Affairs Division of ABS-CBN Corporation in the Philippines.

WAN-IFRA speaks out in defence of press freedom to reduce censorship and champion the editorial and economic independence of media. Our advocacy campaigns in support of colleagues from around the globe are endorsed and promoted by members, local Media Freedom Committees, professional colleagues and peers from the global human rights and freedom of expression community.

SaferMedia

 

The key to effectively dealing with any crisis is good preparation. When it comes to keeping journalists safe, nothing is closer to the truth. Our approach guides media through all aspects of safety for their newsrooms and their journalists. Read more

 

Digital A-Z

 

A foundational training programme to help media professionals in any role understand the impact of digital on the news media industry, and how to become drivers of change within their media. Read more

 

Media Freedom Podcast

 

The latest season of our long-running podcast explores journalism across Africa from all angles, showcasing talent and promoting diversity, addressing the challenges and highlighting the opportunities for media to succeed across the continent. Read more

 

Climate Reporting Africa

 

Awarding $270,000 in grants to media organisations across the African continent, this fantastic online resource showcases some of the work produced through the initiative from each of the 27 successful recipients, allowing users to explore the coverage and investigate the issues exposed by our media partners. Read more