Report for the World Expands Support to Newsrooms Across the EU, Reinforcing Commitment to Local Independent Journalism, Sustainability and Innovation Report for the World is pleased to announce its latest expansion in Europe, partnering with four additional newsrooms across the European Union. This marks a continued commitment to building a decentralized global network of local
World Press Freedom Day is a vital reminder of the importance of independent journalism and the essential role a free press plays in society. As we mark the global observance of this day, we recognize the courageous work of corps members who risk their safety to uncover truth, expose injustice, and keep the public informed.
Revenue diversification is crucial for independent newsrooms in today’s media landscape. Report for the World (RFW) in partnership with the International Press Institute (IPI) are working with RFW newsrooms to help public-interest media design innovative strategies for revenue diversification and sustainability.This program, designed by Preethi Nallu, Executive Director at RFW, aims at supporting the sustainability
Safety and security of investigative journalists has become one of the biggest issues in the media today. At the just concluded African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), Report for the World facilitated a discussion on this topic with the Africa Program Manager Alis Okonji emphasizing the gravity of the threats facing journalists in Africa. In the
Late on a Thursday night in 2005, Brazilian journalist Manoel Francisco Brito called a source looking for data on Amazon deforestation. He had been working double shifts for a year, since he co-founded ((o))eco, one of the first digital newsrooms in the country fully dedicated to covering environmental issues. Despite the long hours, Brito didn’t
The East-West Center and Report for the World are pleased to announce the six journalists that have been selected for the Pacific Islands Financial Investigative Reporting and Mentorship Initiative, or the FIRM. This new initiative supports the establishment and expansion of financial investigative reporting units within local newsrooms committed to public service journalism. The selected journalists
Report for the World is pleased to announce the selection of 18 new host newsrooms, expanding our global network to 49 newsrooms in 28 countries. In addition to our newest partners, we are deepening our ties to existing countries while further expanding our reach to vulnerable, in-exile newsrooms. “This year, we continued to expand
By Rory Schmidt Writing for an immigration beat is challenging. Often, migrants refuse to talk with reporters, out of fear of the consequences that could come from sharing their stories. To write the best story possible, an immigration reporter must be strategic. It takes a lot of skill to find immigrants willing to talk, and
By Noreen Gillespie, Microsoft What will the newsroom of the future look like? Today, Microsoft is launching several collaborations with news organizations (including The GroundTruth Project) to adopt generative AI. In a year where billions of people will vote in democratic elections worldwide, journalism is critical to creating healthy information ecosystems, and it is our
APPLY HERE Report for the World once again invites independent news organizations across the globe to join its growing network of host newsroom partners, as it deepens its presence in different regions through editorial collaborations and professional development of its reporting corps. Newsrooms are invited to apply until Feb. 27. They will be asked to