Sustaining independent media in times of turmoil: Annual impact report 2026
IMS’ 2026 annual report looks at different measures our partners have taken to help independent media become more resilient.
Ultimately, the many and complex challenges to information integrity are best addressed by building lasting partnerships and institutions that strengthen safety, accountability and collaboration over time.
In the report, you will find examples of tangible responses to systemic media freedom challenges. Diverse as they are, these examples point to the same conclusion: patient, pragmatic and deliberate work is essential to developing practical and lasting solutions for independent media operating in restrictive contexts.
Topics include:
- How an Indonesian outlet diversified their funding.
- Collaboration against disinformation in Moldova.
- Policies against sexual harassment in newsrooms in Zimbabwe.
- An interview with Daraj’s co-founder and CEO, Alia Ibrahim.
