Journalism Breakthroughs

NEW Podcast! Down, but Not Out 2: Synthesizing Journalism and Art in Belarus and Jordan

March 18, 2021
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The second episode of the Down, but Not Out  podcast series discussed the case of two media organizations that overcame geographical distances to report on their homes from abroad. They are also doing much more than that: they have created a synthesis of different art forms and journalism and became critical voices and sources of information for their public.

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Unexpected Collaboration: ‘Follow The Money’ Initiative and Magamba Network Keep COVID-19 Funds on Close Check in Africa

March 8, 2021
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Digital platforms have become critical watchdogs in closely monitoring and recording the receipt and utilization of COVID-19 funds from different donors and government budgets, amid secretiveness by public bodies. Their scrutiny boosts accountability while shortchanging of desperate beneficiaries, particularly poor communities on the African continent is reduced.

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NEW Podcast on Innovation in Journalism! Political Interference and Reader Solidarity: The Story of Index and Telex in Hungary

March 4, 2021
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In this first episode of the series, co-hosts Dumitrita Holdis and Justin Spike bring you the story of Telex, a media organization that was willed into being by its founders when one of Hungary’s flagship media outlets was pushed to the brink of collapse by government pressure.

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The Journalism Crisis and How To Fix It - New Video

September 16, 2020
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The journalism crisis affects everyone. What hope is there for independent news media, the basic element of democratic societies? Watch our video to find out the answers!

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Quick and Catchy: How a Lebanese Media Outlet Captures Audience With Explainer Journalism

September 1, 2020
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Run by a team of journalists, researchers, designers and social media experts in Lebanon, Megaphone aims to cover underreported issues and engage young audiences. Using cards helped to achieve this goal.

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