Media INK believes that professional and ethical reporting serves as the cornerstone for access to information, asserting that people deserve to be informed. Their organisation implements programs aimed at fostering the development of professional, free, and independent media to advance freedom of expression and access to reliable information. Operating through a three-pronged approach:
- The organisation works towards creating legal frameworks that safeguard freedom of expression and uphold fundamental principles of Human Rights.
- They strive to support Somali journalists in practicing ethical and professional journalism, providing training across basic journalistic skills and thematic areas. Collaborating with academic institutions, they aim to establish learning infrastructure such as journalism faculties.
- Acknowledging the media’s role as the fourth estate and a catalyst for social change, they emphasize its vital impact. Consequently, they provide reliable information and enhance public awareness and engagement on significant social issues through diversified awareness-raising campaigns utilizing a multi-channel approach.
Country registered in: Somalia
Region:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Member type:
- General
Organisation type:
- National