13 regional editorial offices, where 84 journalists work, received financial support thanks to the cooperation between AIRPPU and the Ukrainian Media Fund
Supporting independent Ukrainian media is critically important for ensuring access to truthful information and preserving the independent voice of society during the war. The Ukrainian Media Fund (UMF) was created at the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is a vivid example of solidarity and support from...
Andriy Dubchak’s Exhibition in Copenhagen: A Symbol of Ukrainian Resilience and Journalistic Professionalism
It is so important to remind the world of our brave fight for freedom, to speak the truth so that everyone understands the reality of Ukraine and the threats posed by Russian imperialism, which today scorches our lands and kills our people. The Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine, in cooperation with the World...
International Insurance Fund for Journalists – renewal of the program from May 2024
Dear colleagues, we are pleased to announce that the insurance program for Ukrainian journalists, fixers, photo/video operators performing editorial tasks in war zones will be renewed in May 2024. During 2022-2023 years, we supported 298 applications and covered 886 insurance days. Starting in 2022, the project was implemented...
New business opportunities for 5 regional media: Ukraine Innovative Media Program
As part of the Ukraine Innovative Media Program project, the Media development investment fund (MDIF) in partnership with the Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine selected 5 business projects from Ukrainian regional media for support. Thanks to the program, the selected newsrooms will receive financial and mentoring...
Despite the war, advertising revenues in regional media increased by 62% — results of a survey by IARPPU
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, some Ukrainian media outlets were forced to cease operations, while others managed to preserve their teams. However, media had to optimize production processes. Financial and expert support from international partners and relevant Ukrainian organizations has helped the...
Regional media master artificial intelligence: an international training course has launched
Great news for regional media in Ukraine! Since February 28th, the “Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine,” in partnership with WAN-IFRA and EU4IM, has launched the international course Digital ABC, Module E “The Era of Artificial Intelligence in the Editorial Office,” which has been joined by...
Two years of war: how Ukraine news media holds the line
Despite ongoing strife and the daily challenges of reporting on a two-year invasion, Ukraine’s news media has never been stronger – or in greater danger, says Oksana Brovko, chief executive officer at AIRPPU (Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine) in an interview for Lucinda Jordaan and World Association of...
AI in your newsroom: how to use. Digital ABC program for independent media
Media managers from Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia and Moldova are invited to apply to take part in the WAN-IFRA Women in News Digital ABCs capacity building programme ‘Foundations of AI in the Newsroom’, supported by DT Global as part of the EU 4 Independent Media (EU4IM) programme, of which WAN-IFRA is a consortium partner...
How the word’s oldest daily newspaper was able to successfully transition to online and capture a young audience
The Wiener Zeitung is a cultural heritage of Austria and the oldest daily newspaper in the world, founded in 1703. The Austrian authorities began to publish official documents on the Internet, so the printed version became unnecessary. How did the team survive this and launch the website from scratch? Deputy editor-in-chief Katharina...
A sence of security: how Ukrainian journalists received insurance during business trips
The work of journalists in the conditions of war is extremely valuable and important, because the voice of the media gives the whole world the opportunity to hear what is really happening in Ukraine. The full-scale invasion of Russia on the territory of our country is accompanied by many atrocities and terrible war crimes, which &hellip...
