News from the projects
Two years of war in Sudan: Stories from MiCT Fellows
Sudan is in the grip of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with Sudanese journalists among the most vulnerable. Through their reporting, participants of MiCT’s Fellowship for Critical Voices recount the war and its impact.
What journalists from Belarus and Russia need in exile
A new study examines the needs of media professionals from Belarus and Russia who live and work in exile. It addresses their most pressing problems and proposes solutions. The study was produced as part of DW Akademie’s Space for Freedom program.
A platform in Spanish for media professionals in exile
Periodismolibre.org is the new digital platform of Casa para el Periodismo Libre for exiled media professionals in Latin America and the Caribbean. The website, operated by DW Akademie in cooperation with IPLEX and others, bundles information and offers access to important resources.
Get a glimpse of what it’s like to work in the media industry from exile
Belarus has, in recent years, imprisoned more than 30 journalists for doing their work. DW Akademie partner Press Club Belarus, based in Warsaw, supports journalists in exile. Their work is anything but easy.
News from the partners
JX Fund: Insights into exile media landscapes
The JX Fund’s Country Profiles provide insights into the exile media landscapes of Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia, Syria and, now, Nicaragua. They show the challenges and range of exile media with data-based analysis, expert commentary and up-to-date statistics.
The Partners of Hannah Arendt Initiative sign call for European support
The US government is cutting aid for independent media. DW Akademie, together with strong partners, is therefore calling for more European support for independent journalism. MiCT, ECPMF and JX Fund – the partners of the Hannah Arendt Initiative – have also joined in.
MiCT book launch: “Unbroken: 14 Stories of Ukrainian Resilience”
Young Ukrainian journalists interviewed other Ukrainians about how Russia’s invasion has affected their lives – and their resilience. Media in Cooperation and Transition supported the journalists, and the new book contains 14 very personal stories.
MiCT launches Exile Media Hub Brandenburg
A place of residence for exiled media professionals and a tailor-made educational program: MiCT’s new Exile Media Hub Brandenburg focuses on living and working during the initial period of exile.
JX Fund: Study shows developments of exiled Afghan media
Afghan journalists in exile remain resilient and dedicated to their profession. Many fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took power in 2021. A new study provides insights into how exiled Afghan media are progressing.
Projects
DW Akademie: Space for Freedom
Through the project Space for Freedom, DW Akademie and local partner organizations are helping create new perspectives for journalists and media working in exile.
The project is aimed at exiled journalists originally from Afghanistan, Belarus and Russia. It is also developing structures and creating resources to enable exiled journalists and media outlets to continue to report critically.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom: Voices of Ukraine
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) has been supporting Ukrainian media since the beginning of the full-scale invasion to ensure the continuous work of journalists and contribute to strengthening independent journalism.
The Voices of Ukraine program offers support through emergency grants, technical assistance, insurance for journalists on the front line, training, short-term and long-term residencies, special support for female journalists, and publication support.
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JX Fund: Rebuilding editorial structures in exile
The JX Fund is helping media workers quickly and flexibly to continue their work after they have fled war and crisis zones. It aims to strengthen independent media in exile beyond a current phase of high attention and to support the building of sustainable media outlets accessible for their home countries.
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Media in Cooperation and Transition: Critical Voices Fellowship
The MICT Fellowship for Critical Voices is aimed at media professionals from war and crisis regions who are acutely threatened by political persecution, censorship or discrimination in their home countries. This year, the initial focus is on supporting media professionals from Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia, Myanmar and Ukraine.
The Fellowship is intended to provide media professionals with quick and uncomplicated support, initially until the end of the year, so that they can safely pursue their valuable work and continue to inform the target groups in their home countries.
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