Supported projects

MANILA - After corona, the problem of online sexual abuse and exploitation has only intensified. At any time of the day, 750 000 people worldwide are searching for images of child abuse. As many as 1 in 5 children in the Philippines face it. Yet international interest in the problem is declining.

PRAGUE – In this months-long cross-border investigation, a team of six journalists looked into the Czech Ammunition Initiative - an initiative set up in early 2024 to supply Ukraine with a steady flow of artillery ammunition, to investigate allegations of high costs, poor quality shells and ...

TARGU LAPUS / DRAHOBRAT - This investigation looks at three localities facing problems of illegal dumping, landfill development and rifts between citizens and local authorities, and what is being done to address them.

LILLE/ROTTERDAM - This research explores the intersection of urban development projects and drug crime reduction, looking at the shortcomings and successful strategies of two cities.

BANOVCI / KUKUJEVCI - This cross-border investigative project highlights the serious impact of heavy truck traffic on communities along the border.

BARCELONA – This project trains and supports emerging journalists around Europe, helping them integrate visual storytelling, data journalism, and environmental history into their investigative practice.

BRUSSELS – Billions of “turbochickens” grow at record speed, suffering serious health problems in the process. This investigation exposes how the poultry industry manages these consequences to protect profits, while promoting itself as “responsible”. Hundreds of global food brands face mounting ...

HELSINKI - The primary audience consists of immigrant groups - different genders and minorities well regarded - in Finland, mainly in the greater Helsinki area.

KYIV – This project aims to empower independent regional journalists in Ukraine to investigate and report on critical environmental issues, while also drawing broader national and international attention to these challenges through strategic partnerships and visibility efforts.

MARSEILLE - The primary target audience is high school students, especially those from underprivileged areas (QPV) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region. The project aims to provide them with media literacy tools, fact-checked news, and solutions-oriented journalism.

ABRANTES - We aim to design a concise and engaging multimedia news service for a younger audience (16-30) in the Médio Tejo region, a growing news desert, with limited local media coverage. Often overlooked by traditional media, this group will gain access to high quality regional news tailored to ...

MADRID - This project is aimed at Madrid’s migrant communities with a particular focus on migrant women. Migrant voices remain underrepresented in the media, creating a gap between their informational needs and the narratives being produced about migration.

BISHKEK - Kyrgyzstan is a country where Russian influence is still very strong. While other global players such as Europe and the West are increasingly vying for influence in the region, conflicting interests can be observed.

CHISINAU – This intensive on-site training and support programne is designed for climate journalists from Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries and the European Union.

SVALBARD - 'De laatste wildernis' (The Last Wilderness) takes you to two of the most extreme and inaccessible places on Earth: the North and South Poles, and the depths of the ocean.

MAARHEEZE - The project focuses on Cranendonck and Heeze-Leende, two small, rural municipalities in the southeast of the Netherlands with a combined population of 36,000.

SUCEAVA - Our primary audience includes Romanian-speaking adults across Suceava, Botoșani, Neamț and Bacău counties—many from rural or underrepresented communities.

ZASAVJE - The primary target audience of this project is regional and local communities in the Zasavje region, particularly young people, students, and emerging media professionals. We also focus on marginalised groups, including the elderly, ethnic minorities, low-income individuals, and single ...

Łódź - Łódź.po is an independent local newsroom based in ŁÓDŹ, Poland. It serves the local community and covers important social issues. 

RIGA - The project aims to provide independent, reliable news to regions in Latvia facing news deserts, particularly in the run-up to the June 2025 municipal elections. The primary target group is regional residents, especially young voters and women.