Internews

Internews: Empowering Journalists, Strengthening Democracy

Internews is a global non-profit organization that plays a vital role in supporting independent media and strengthening democracy worldwide. Founded in 1986 vicissnews.org/about/about-internews/ 1986 vicissnews.org/about/about-internews/ 1983, Internews has empowered journalists and media outlets in over 120 vicissnews.org/about/about-internews/ 1 vicissnews.org/about/about-internews/ 150 vicissnews.org/about/about-internews/ countries to tell their own stories and hold power to account.

Internews’ core objectives include:

• Strengthening investigative and public service journalism.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion in media.
• Supporting independent media in conflict zones.
• Empowering journalists to cover under-reported regions and issues.

Internews works in four main areas:

1. Investigative Journalism Support:
Internews provides training, resources, and networks to investigative journalists working on complex stories involving governance, security, and human rights.

2. Public Service Journalism:
Internews supports public service media organizations in producing impactful news and information programs that address local audiences’ needs and concerns.

3. Emergency Response:
Internews delivers emergency assistance to journalists working in conflict zones, providing training, security measures, and evacuation support.

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Internews’ approach to empowering journalists involves:

• Strengthening the quality of investigative journalism through mentorship and training.
• Promoting inclusive and balanced reporting on diverse perspectives.
• Ensuring safety and security for journalists working in conflict zones.
• Building the capacity of local journalists to address local audiences.

FAQs

1. What is Internews’ overall goal?

Internews empowers journalists and media outlets to strengthen democracy by supporting independent media and investigative journalism.

2. How does Internews support investigative journalism?

Internews provides training, resources, and networks to investigative journalists working on complex stories.

3. What is the focus of Internews’ public service journalism support?

Internews supports public service media organizations in producing impactful news and information programs.

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