Good journalism. Better societies.

IMS (International Media Support) pushes for quality journalism, challenges repressive laws and keeps media workers of all genders safe, so that they can do their jobs. Through alliances and innovation, we help free, independent media contribute to positive change and better societies.

Latest news and publications

Publication

New voice, fragile foundations: An assessment of emerging media outlets in Bangladesh

This assessment examines how the post–July 2024 uprising context has influenced the emergence of online-only media outlets in Bangladesh that seek to promote information as a public good, while also analysing their editorial independence, organisational orientation, commitment to public interest journalism, distribution practices, audience engagement and sustainability challenges.

News

New IMS governance structure

Coinciding with its 25th anniversary, IMS (International Media Support) this week marked a fundamental change in its governance.

Blog

AI knows nothing but it is still an extremely powerful tool for newsrooms

AI can summarise, translate, transcribe, search, compare and suggest at remarkable speed. Many newsrooms already use it for exactly that. But by itself, AI does not know what a newsroom stands for. it does not know its editorial standards, its archive, its audience, its local context or the professional judgement built through years of reporting. That is where the AI Newsroom Pilot begins.

In depth

Special projects and other areas of focus

War in Gaza: a deadly time for journalists

Journalists in Gaza are struggling to stay alive and keep themselves and their families safe while continuing their crucial work. Working conditions are dismal, there is a lack of internet and frequent information blackouts. If we lose the journalists in Gaza, we lose trustworthy information from the war zone, human suffering will go unnoticed and war crimes undocumented.

Pluralistic Media for Democracy

The PM4D programme is empowering media organisations to continue their critical role in upholding democracy and fostering informed public discourse across Europe.

Media and business viability

IMS enables pockets of public interest journalists, content producers and media to survive and thrive in their local contexts and operate effectively.