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The latest news from the International Center for Journalists.

September
13
2024

Reinventing Journalism: New Ideas for a People-Centric Sustainable Future

ICFJ Knight Fellow Mattia Peretti worries that journalists have lost touch with their mission — or are at least confused about it. In his keynote address given at Media Party Buenos Aires, he explores the value of journalism and financial sustainability in the industry.
September
13
2024

Leading Journalists to Discuss What’s Next for the U.S. and the World after Momentous 2024 Elections

The week after polls close in the U.S. in November, leading journalists will delve into the implications of this historic election year, in a special, on-stage conversation Nov. 14 at ICFJ’s 40th Anniversary Tribute to Journalists in Washington, D.C.

September
6
2024

“Hablando en Plata”: A Video Podcast About the Sustainability of Media Outlets in Exile

How to generate money – “plata” in Spanish, the slang used in many Latin American countries – is one of the most pressing concerns among journalists and media outlets today. In the Spanish-language video podcast "Hablando en Plata," ICFJ Knight Fellow José J. Nieves discusses different business models for media outlets.
September
6
2024

Through Their Lens: Centering Women Photojournalists in Sri Lanka

There aren't a lot of female photojournalists in Sri Lanka. It's a situation that women journalists are trying to change — by picking up cameras and shooting. As part of a five-year ICFJ program, the Sri Lanka Press Institute organized a workshop with photojournalist Jessica Rinaldi to empower female photojournalists and advance investigative journalism in the country.
September
3
2024

ICFJ Voices: Tom Meagher, on the Importance of Supporting Journalists

Tom Meagher is a journalist based in New Jersey who covers criminal justice. He’s currently a senior editor at the Marshall Project. Since 2023, he's worked with the ICFJ News Corp Media Fellowship program to offer workshops on data journalism and mentor grantees.
September
3
2024

IJNet Journalist of the Month: Facely Konaté

Guinean journalist Facely Konaté started reporting at the young age of 23. Now an award-winning reporter, he has faced threats to his safety because of his investigations. Here, he details his career, dedication to journalism and positive outlook on the field despite the challenges he has faced.
August
30
2024

ICFJ-Backed Journalist Uncovers Disinformation Networks in Kenyan and Nigerian Elections

Investigative journalist James Okong’o interviewed six “digital mercenaries” to uncover how they were paid to organize disinformation campaigns and influence recent elections in Kenya and Nigeria. The report, published by Agence France-Presse Fact Check, revealed new details about how these influential bloggers and social media personalities worked to discredit political opponents, undermine political institutions and fuel tensions.

August
26
2024

ICFJ Voices: Rohit Upadhyay, Covering Minority Rights in Modi's India

Rohit Upadhyay is an Indian journalist and YouTuber who covers human rights, culture, public health and environmental issues. Through an ICFJ program, he gained knowledge, networked and collaborated with South Asian colleagues to highlight the challenges minority journalists face in the region.
August
22
2024

5 Lessons Learned About Media Viability from Embedding with The Economist

As a recipient of ICFJ's 2024 Michael Elliott Award for African Storytelling, Kenyan journalist Linda Ngari spent two weeks embedded at The Economist. She reflects on what she learned about the outlet and how they keep their content sustainable.
August
20
2024

ICFJ Voices: Irene Caselli, Improving Coverage of Early Childhood Globally

Through her engagement with ICFJ, Irene Caselli received financial assistance and mentoring, and was able to publish a piece on refugees that would not have been possible without ICFJ support. Caselli is from Naples, Italy, and resides in Athens, Greece. She covers early childhood and caregiving through a global lens.