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.

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Invest in Free Media: Europe’s Democratic Foundation

IMS and more than 100 undersigned organisations have come together to call for robust and strategic EU investment in free and independent media in response to the proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. As debates intensify over future budget priorities, the signatories stress that Europe’s democratic resilience depends on sustained and strategic support for the public interest information ecosystem.

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Hungary’s independent media honoured with 2025 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award

The International Press Institute (IPI) and IMS (International Media Support) today announce that Hungary’s independent media have been named the recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award in recognition of their innovation, adaptation and endurance under sustained political and economic pressure.

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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.

Environmental journalism

Independent media plays a key role in providing information on environmental issues, enabling communities to navigate changing environments, adapt and mitigate potential consequences.

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.