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Media Outlets
Since April 2022, the JX Fund has supported 79 exiled media outlets from Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with financial or structural aid.
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Grants
In total, 129 grants have been awarded to exiled media outlets with journalists working from 25 different countries.
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Projects
The JX Fund has implemented 28 projects targeting different needs of both exiled media outlets and freelance journalists.
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Current developments and observations
Study “Locking Down the Windows”
Over the past year, Russia has done more than simply refine its already deeply repressive system – it is currently in the middle of building a new model of digital censorship, spending hundreds of millions of dollars on top of its already bloated propaganda budgets to ensure its people are fully isolated from independent and objective voices. One of the Kremlin’s most important targets: Russian independent media in exile.
How Afghan Exiled Journalists Make Sure Facts are Facts
When the Taliban took power three years ago, the previously thriving Afghan media landscape collapsed. Many journalists were forced to leave the country and now work remotely. Others have stayed and continue their work despite all dangers. How do editorial teams in exile deal with the challenge of accessing sources on the ground?
Legal Navigator: Guidelines for Setting Up Media Entities
Media are sometimes forced to set up media companies in other countries because they cannot operate in their home countries, for example due to restrictive laws. Our Legal Navigator provides an overview of the legal framework for setting up a media company in selected countries that has been reviewed by specialist lawyers.
Study: Afghan Exiled Media Since the Taliban Takeover
The Taliban takeover in 2021 has created an environment of fear and uncertainty within the Afghan media community. Many journalists have fled their homeland in search of safety and freedom. Nonetheless, Afghan journalists in exile continue to demonstrate resilience and dedication to their profession. A new study now provides unprecedented insight into the development of the Afghan exiled media landscape.
Continued Funding for the MiCT Co-Working Space
For many Russian-speaking exiled journalists, the co-working space ‘MiCT Roof’ became a safe haven in Berlin last year. The aim of the co-working space is to enable exiled media professionals to continue their work while also creating networking opportunities with German media outlets, production companies, foundations, and politics. Now, the JX Fund again supports the continuation of the project.
How Media Professionals Maintain Independent Reporting From Exile
Exiled journalists are fighting to maintain independent reporting from and in their countries of origin. On this years’ International Press Freedom Day, the JX Fund provides an insight into the exiled media scenes from Afghanistan, Belarus and Russia.
CURRENT PROJECTS
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.
Arrival in Exile
Exile usually comes unexpectedly, even if it is the result of a long period of pressure. Persecuted journalists often must make far-reaching decisions for themselves, their families and their media under great stress and time pressure. They need support with residence law and many everyday issues.
Media Setup
During their setup phase, exiled media outlets face numerous challenges, ranging from organizational and financial hurdles to the (re-)establishment of sustainable editorial structures. This critical period requires tailored support to enable these outlets to navigate the complexities of exile and lay a strong foundation for their operations.
Financial Support
The JX Fund provides grants of varying amounts to support exiled media outlets in rebuilding their operations. To date, within the frameworks of the four running regional programs, the JX Fund has provided 71 exiled editorial teams from Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine with financial assistance via 129 grants.
Safe Workspaces
For most exiled media professionals, working in their new location often begins in makeshift and inadequate environments, leading to significant disruptions in the production process over time. To address this issue, the JX Fund has supported the setup of several co-working and co-production spaces.
Strategies
In today’s rapidly changing media landscape, media organizations need to adapt quickly and be creative to generate revenue and continue reaching their audiences. For exiled media, these challenges are even greater due to the additional obstacles they face while operating from exile. The JX Fund provides them with targeted support.
Collaboration
Exiled media are challenged to innovate their production and research methods while operating from abroad. Building local and international partnerships is crucial for market integration and access to diverse resources. The JX Fund has launched several projects to enhance content production and foster transnational collaboration.
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