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Does Upscaling Independent Media Work? Lessons Learned in an Authoritarian Environment

Does Upscaling Independent Media Work? Lessons Learned in an Authoritarian Environment

Journalism Funders Forum
31 Jul 2025
Can small, local independent media thrive in an authoritarian environment? A multiple-year-long funding programme revealed that upscaling small outlets…
A Blueprint for a Sustainable Media Ecosystem: Lessons from the Journalism Value Project

A Blueprint for a Sustainable Media Ecosystem: Lessons from the Journalism Value Project

Journalism Funders Forum
30 Jul 2025
Independent journalism in Europe faces mounting financial and political threats, but a new wave of mission-driven outlets is fighting…
Philea launches survey on media and journalism funding in Europe

Philea launches survey on media and journalism funding in Europe

Journalism Funders Forum
16 Jun 2025
Philea has launched a survey on media and journalism funding in Europe, seeking to create an image of the…
How IJ4EU Turns Public and Philanthropic Funds into Impactful Journalism

How IJ4EU Turns Public and Philanthropic Funds into Impactful Journalism

Journalism Funders Forum
29 May 2025
Combining EU and philanthropic funding, the Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) fund has become a model for supporting cross-border…

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