who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- AI Literacy and Responsible AI Use Capacity Building INTERNEWS NETWORKcapacity buildingProvides AI literacy training, supports development of localized AI use guidelines, and promotes safe and transparent use of generative AI among partner media organizations. Includes vetting AI tools for privacy compliance, ensuring accountability for AI-generated content, and supporting risk-mitigated experimentation with AI technologies.
- Advocacy for Media Freedom and Internet Access INTERNEWS NETWORKadvocacyAdvocates for media law reform, freedom of information, and open internet access globally. Organizes advocacy and visibility events, such as in Brussels, and confronts corruption and propaganda through strategic programming.
- Digital Safety Partnerships INTERNEWS NETWORKcapacity buildingStrengthens digital safety for journalists and at-risk communities through partnerships, such as the collaboration with NordVPN to enhance cybersecurity protections.
- Environmental and Health Information Reporting Programs INTERNEWS NETWORKdirect serviceStrengthens environmental and health information systems by training journalists in environmental and health reporting, supporting data-driven reporting on issues like air quality in Nairobi, and producing public-facing content such as documentaries on disappearing glaciers. Has trained over 17,700 journalists in environmental reporting since 2004.
- Media Development and Journalist Training INTERNEWS NETWORKcapacity buildingProvides long-term training and mentoring to journalists globally in areas including data journalism, community engagement, rumor tracking, and business sustainability. Has supported local independent media outlets for over 40 years with training and expertise to ensure financial and operational resilience.
- Public Engagement and Media Literacy INTERNEWS NETWORKdirect serviceHosts public screenings and educational initiatives to promote media and data literacy, such as the premiere of the documentary "Alatau: Following the Disappearing Glaciers," and supports nuanced public-interest reporting on AI and other critical topics.
- Research on Information Ecosystems INTERNEWS NETWORKresearchConducts and publishes research on foreign information manipulation and structural threats to media integrity, such as the 2024 study on foreign information manipulation in Central Asia.
- Support for Investigative and Public Interest Journalism INTERNEWS NETWORKdirect serviceTrains journalists in investigative reporting, supports investigative journalism that leads to concrete accountability outcomes—such as arrests and policy changes—and produces content to encourage dialogue on corruption and media law reform. Includes issuing competitive grants for independent media content production, as seen in Ukraine.
- Women’s Participation and Safety in Media INTERNEWS NETWORKcapacity buildingImplements global programs to increase women's participation in media and ensure their safety online, including through digital security initiatives.