The power of truth
This is the theme of our 2019 annual review, a testament to our alumni and competition winners who report fearlessly from some of the world's toughest datelines.
From Iraq to Sudan, South Africa and Sri Lanka, we relay examples of their work, and the invaluable skills learned from the Thomson Foundation which have helped them in their day-to-day jobs.
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I especially like how the Journalism Now online courses feature views from a wide range of journalists or media organisations.
Project map
Our interactive project map reflects our work in more than 100 countries. The map tells the story of training journalists from the South Pacific islands of Tonga and Samoa, to Sudan, Mongolia and across 17 of the countries bordering the European Union.
Individual projects are outlined in brief, with fast facts, video content and an image gallery, so that the breadth and depth of the foundation’s work is conveyed in an instant.
Major projects
The migration crisis, post-truth politics, Ukraine conflict, international terrorism, the war in Syria; there has never been a more important time for accurate and balanced news. Since 2016 the Thomson Foundation, supported by the European Union, has been at the heart of the issues, delivering its biggest ever project, the OPEN Media Hub.
Europe needs to understand more about the real situation of neighbourhood countries.
The Building Media Capacity programme in Sudan has helped to train 500 journalists since its launch. The foundation also mentors 210 selected journalists who pass on their knowledge to colleagues. The project is underpinning a strong, well-educated and informed media which will play a crucial part in building the Sudan of the future.
Being part of the media project has given me a new perspective.
Regional Voices focused on addressing social tensions resulting from the conflict in Ukraine through better, more ethically balanced coverage of the issues that affect those who have been forced to leave their homes, the internally displaced persons (IDPs). Nearly 2,000 regional journalists took part in the project.
Local journalists from IDPs host communities should adhere to ethical norms and standards.
