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Reporting on COVID-19 in Hard-Hit India

Despite the pressures that have accompanied reporting during the pandemic, journalists continue to produce important stories that keep the public informed. There remains, however, a critical need to implement structures and systems in India to protect journalists and enable them to do their jobs well, urged journalist Annie Philip, a member of the Network of Women in Media, India. 

The Media in Lebanon: One Year After the Beirut Blast

Lebanon’s media scene is witnessing its own revolution as it contends with a changing reality on the ground and the evolving needs of its audiences. IJNet, a project of ICFJ, interviewed journalists, media advocates and civil society actors in the country to see how, one year after the blast, journalists have been impacted by the ongoing crises, what the future of Lebanese media looks like, and what hope is left for the country.

Sharon Moshavi to Lead ICFJ as New President

The Board of Directors of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has named Sharon Moshavi, a longtime executive with the organization, as president effective Sept. 7. Moshavi will replace Joyce Barnathan, who is retiring after more than 15 years at the helm.

Crafting a Winning Pitch to Attract Funding

Crafting a successful funding proposal is a challenge for journalists around the world. Competition can be tough, so it’s important to find ways to make your pitch stand out.

Across two webinars, ICFJ Global Health Crisis Reporting Forum Community Manager Paul Adepoju, spoke with representatives of funding organizations, as well as journalists who have successfully received grant funding in the past, offering valuable insights into how journalists can secure financial support for their reporting projects.

New Hub Gives Women Journalists Support and Resources to Fight Online Violence

The growing number of women journalists facing harassment, abuse and threats online can now find support and resources at the Online Violence Response Hub. The hub is a project of the International Women's Media Foundation (IWFM) and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) under the banner of the Coalition Against Online Violence – a collection of more than 40 organizations convened by the IWMF to find better solutions to addressing digital attacks. The first-of-its-kind suite of resources aims to help women journalists fight back against a scourge of online violence aimed at silencing them.

Two New Laws Intensify the Crackdown on Journalists in Nicaragua

The crackdown on press freedom continues to escalate in Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega’s leftist regime, as it tightens its grip on the country ahead of November elections. Aliza Appelbaum, an ICFJ senior program director, and Luis Botello, deputy vice president of new initiatives and impact, updated ICFJ on the situation facing journalists there.

Tips for Visual Storytelling as a Cartoonist

From overwhelming statistics to devastating headlines, many reporters have faced burnout from the stress of reporting on COVID-19. Among the many forms of media that journalists have produced during the pandemic, however, one comes as a source of relief and, at times, even humor: editorial cartoons. 

How a News Startup in Brazil Restructured for Growth

When Brazilian media outlet Ponte Jornalismo launched, the team behind it was thinking exclusively about journalism. As Fausto Salvadori, one of the organization’s co-founders said, the endeavor started with the idea of using communication as a “tool to fight for human rights.

Reporting on Malnutrition During the Pandemic? Here’s Some Helpful Information.

Increased unemployment rates and frequent lockdowns during the pandemic have limited families’ access to food markets. These two factors, among others, have led to an increase in food insecurity and negatively impacted people’s health. 

New Program to Equip Journalists of Color to Build a Professional Brand and Enhance Digital Skills

Journalists from underrepresented communities across the United States will develop a stronger public profile, learn new audience engagement strategies on social media platforms, and understand how to better build trust with their audiences, as part of a new initiative by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and the National Association