Local journalism empowered: 19 newsrooms get significant financial support and strategic guidance in business and technical needs. All outlets operate in news deserts and areas experiencing strained media pluralism. Details on mediasupport.org

As part of the preparations for implementing the partnership project between IMS in Tanzania IMS , UTPC, and JamiiAfika Jamii Forums titled Empowering Journalists for Informed Communities, a special meeting (Partners Meeting) was recently held. The objective was to

IMS' partner 7amleh حملة has put together an impressive programme for this year's Palestine Digital Activism Forum. Irene Khan Naomi Klein Ghassan Abu Sitta to name just a few of the many interesting speakers. Register via link below.

IMS is honoured to have supported the new Palestine Film Institute fund created to strengthen Palestinian narratives and secure documentation of Palestinian lives and history. All Palestinian filmmakers working in challenging circumstances are eligible. #Cannes2025

At IMS, we cannot think of a more critical time to increase funding and support for Palestinian filmmakers. The new fund is managed by Palestine Film Institute with backing from IMS, IDFA Bertha Fund & AFAC.

During the meeting, we also highlighted the threats faced by journalists working for state media in #Mogadishu, many of whom have been subjected to intimidation, suspension, and dismissal due to their critical reporting and viewpoints. - CC Villa Somalia OPM Somalia 🇸🇴

Press freedom is a key pillar of democracy Denmark 🇩🇰 strongly supports the right to information and the freedom of journalists to work free of targeting, interference & exploitation. This week Deputy Head of Mission @GKBirk joined a Media Roundtable to discuss exactly that!

Radio Ergo is hosting a 3-day #MojoTraining workshop for its reporters in Garowe, Qardho & Bosaso. The training will equip participants with advanced skills in mobile video production, including filming, editing & publishing, all using smartphones. IMS #somalia

Maria Van Berlekom, Head of Unit for Africa Sida , visited 🇿🇼 to explore Sweden’s development cooperation — from media freedom to innovation, inclusion, climate & sustainability. Strengthening 🇸🇪–🇿🇼 partnerships for shared progress. #Sustainability #Partnerships