Supported projects

DURRES / TIRANA / UTRECHT - Port areas in Europe are often densely populated, and at the same time highly polluted, both as a consequence of maritime traffic and of industries concentrated in those areas.

WEINSTADT / PRAGUE / TORINO / ALYTUS - Loneliness in old age is a growing but often invisible crisis across Europe. Millions of older people live in isolation, cut off from family ties and community life. The consequences go far beyond sadness: social isolation is linked to depression, dementia ...

ANTWERP / RIEME - No one knows how many harmful substances are emitted from the chimneys of Flemish factories. However, the emissions of the limited group of “Substances of Very High Concern” reported by Flemish companies are almost twice as high as those reported by companies in the Netherlands. 

NEW YORK CITY - The West may not have fully realised it, but the United Nations is undergoing a revival. Not that everything will remain the same, because Beijing seems to be finding enough allies to change the organisation from within. 

CLUJ-NAPOCA / MILANO / HERMANKY - Despite repeated rulings from the European Court of Human Rights declaring the segregation of Roma children in schools a violation of human rights, segregation is increasing across Europe. This cross-border project investigates desegregation practices in the ...

UTRECHT / WEINSTADT - Research shows that climate justice is a crucial condition for gaining large-scale support for climate policies. However, despite its importance, research also indicates that fairness is not a key consideration for many governments when developing such policies.

TIRANA / PRAGUE / PODGORICA - In Montenegro, where pollution levels are rising and institutional responses to environmental challenges remain insufficient, community-led solutions are increasingly stepping in to bridge the gap. 

CAMBRIDGE/LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE - How do we use the available land in our own region, and what impact does that have elsewhere? That question is crucial for our food supply, poverty reduction, nature conservation, and the fight against climate change. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about ...

BUCHAREST / MADRID / KYIV - From cyberbullying and cyberharassment, exposure to harmful content and hate speech, to online child sexual abuse and exploitation, statistics show that all are on the rise, and digital safety for the youngest citizens has become a global concern.

PANAMA CITY / BOGOTA / SAN JOSE  - While European leaders keep dragging their feet, some countries in Latin America—despite numerous obstacles and lack of funding—are hard at work to restore their natural environments. Tim Vernimmen visited three of them in the hope they might teach us how to do ...

BARCELONA/PALERMO – This investigation focuses on how tourism is reshaping everyday life in two Mediterranean cities: Barcelona and Palermo. Behind the postcard image of packed beaches and lively streets lies another reality: rising rents, vanishing neighbours, and the slow erosion of community.

ISTANBUL / LONDON - This true crime environmental series unravels a dangerous trail behind a boy's body found in recycled plastic, through witnesses, whistleblowers and hidden global scandals.

UTRECHT / PRAGUE / WEINSTADT – All over Europe the access to affordable housing is shaking. Over the last ten years prices of houses have increased with 48% on average in the EU, and the number of homeless people have risen to an estimated 1.3 million people.

TIRANA / WEINSTADT / PRAGUE - The project brings together journalists from Albania, Germany, and the Czech Republic to investigate how Europe can balance the growing demand for renewable energy with the urgent need to protect its rivers.

OSTRAVA – The primary target audience comprises educated citizens aged 25–55 in the Moravian-Silesian region, with a particular focus on Ostrava and smaller municipalities through the Microregions project. The Local Lens initiative specifically empowers national minorities and young journalists who ...

KECSKEMET - The aim of KecsUP News is to engage young people aged 18–35 in Kecskemét who are open to social issues and are willing to participate in the local independent media scene. The target audience comprises engaged citizens who seek unbiased information, an analytical approach, fast and ...

MIELEC – The project primarily targets the local community of Mielec and the surrounding region, with a particular focus on the Roma minority. It addresses both adults and young people, fostering dialogue between Roma and the broader population, while promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal ...

GELDERSE VALLEI – The target audience comprises residents of the Gelderse Vallei, including the general public, policymakers, and underrepresented communities. The Gelderse Vallei is a diverse region in the Netherlands, encompassing both rural and urban areas. It includes seven municipalities and ...

THE CYCLADES – Tourism in the Greek Cyclades is booming, but at a high cost. This cross-border investigation explores how over-tourism is putting pressure on water supplies, creating waste, and fuelling uncontrolled construction projects across the islands.

MILAN - The project focuses on local communities in Italy’s most contaminated areas. Its primary audience comprises citizens and young people exposed to severe environmental and health risks, who often lack access to reliable information to defend their rights. The initiative promotes inclusive ...