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Media in Exile
Since April 2022, the JX Fund has supported 55 media outlets in the process of getting back up and running in exile.
Independent media is under threat.
We need to act.
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Journalists
With the support of the JX Fund, more than 1,600 journalists have been able to resume their work in exile.
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Countries
The journalists of the supported media in exile work in more than 25 countries.
News and press releases
Current developments and observations
Financial Support for Independent Exiled Media from Afghanistan
The JX Fund invites independent exiled Afghan media aimed at audiences in Afghanistan to apply for financial support for securing sustainable operations.
Silenced but Resilient: Belarusian Media Since the Revolution of 2020
Despite many challenges, independent Belarusian media are still uniquely valued by their audiences. The study “Silenced But Resilient: Belarusian Media Since the Revolution of 2020” by JX Fund and The Fix Research and Advisory is giving an overview of Belarusian media in exile since 2020.
Two years JX Fund: supporting exiled media in countering repression
Since its foundation, the JX Fund has supported 55 independent media in exile from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. Around 1,600 media professionals in exile have benefited from this work. The JX Fund focuses on unbureaucratic and needs-oriented support to enable independent media in exile to operate sustainably.
Symposium Report: The road ahead for exiled Afghan media
At the two-day symposium “Rebuilding Afghan Media in Exile”, the JX Fund brought together around 120 exiled media professionals from Afghanistan to develop strategies for the successful continuation of their independent journalistic work.
Afghan journalists in exile: An exploratory study by the JX Fund
Since the Taliban took power in Kabul on August 15, 2021, many journalists have been forced to leave the country and go into exile. A new study by the JX Fund examines the situation and needs of Afghan journalists in exile.
Sustaining independence: Current state of Russian media in exile
Independent Russian media in exile recorded a total of 38 million website visits in September 2023. The sector is diverse and evolving. A new research report by JX Fund and The Fix provides insights into the performance and needs of Russian exile media.
JX Fund at the Journalism Funders Forum: How to support exiled media
The Annual Journalism Funders Gathering 2023 in New York City discussed how independent journalism can be promoted. The JX Fund also spoke about its support for independent media in exile, which play an important role in closing information gaps, especially in authoritarian countries.
CURRENT PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
HOW WE SUPPORT JOURNALISM IN EXILE
The JX Fund holds regular funding rounds to deliver various forms of support tailored to the different phases of life in exile, including quick-response grants for emergency support as well as long-term structural support. Together with our partners, we initiate projects and instigate collaborations that offer targeted responses to current challenges and crises.
GRANTS
The JX Fund awards grants of varying amounts to help media outlets in exile get back on their feet. The prerequisite for applying is a clear and workable editorial concept and a medium-term financial and strategic plan for the further development and strengthening of the medium.
STUDY
The study “Rebuilding Russian Media in Exile – Successes, Challenges and the Road Ahead” investigated the factors that have led to the formation of geographic hubs in the exile media landscape, and what challenges journalists still face in these locations.
MEDIA INCUBATOR
The “Berlin Incubator for Media in Exile” (BIMEX) supports independent media outlets from Belarus and Russia to develop strategies for their work in exile. The focus of BIMEX is on providing knowledge to help exiles navigate the first steps of resettlement, as well as to build sustainable media outlets in exile.
MEDIA INCUBATOR
“BoostYourMedia: Ukraine Incubator” provided 10 Ukrainian media outlets with individualized support with setting up and maintaining sustainable structures in times of war. The program was aimed at media outlets with an international audience and hybrid editorial teams.
INFORMATION PLATFORM
On the information platform “Shpargalka,” at-risk journalists from Belarus and Russia can find answers to 21 of the most frequently asked legal questions around living in exile, from leaving the country to setting up a media outlet in their new place of residence.
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The “Critical Voices” fellowship program supports media professionals after they have fled conflict zones to continue their work in exile. In addition to support in acquiring the necessary residence permit, the media professionals were offered various training courses.
LEGAL AID CENTER
The legal aid center for independent journalists from Russia offers support in defending journalists against prosecution by the Russian state and documents instances of injustice for use in future legal cases.
RESEARCH GRANTS
The “Connecting the Dots” research grants have provided support to media outlets from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine in forging partnerships with German organizations. This project placed a focus on data-based and investigative research, as well as on multimedia reporting.
WORKSHOP
In the four-day workshop “Decolonizing Journalism,” journalists engaged in a critical interrogation of the legacies of Russian colonialism and its continued effects on journalism in the post-Soviet region.
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