The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism
The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ) is a secular, not-for-profit media training institute which offers short professional upgrade and refresher courses to working journalists from print and broadcast media and provides broader performance consultancy and training services to people working with the media in government departments, NGOs, and private companies. IAJ aims to deliver effective training, facilitate African media networking, assist journalists from disadvantaged backgrounds, stimulate sound news values, raise professional standards, support freedom of speech and information, and combat racism and other forms of discrimination. For more information: iaj.org.za
Institute for Further Education of Journalists
The Institute for Further Education of Journalists (FOJO) is a secular independent institute attached to Kalmar University in Sweden. FOJO provides a center for professional journalists in Sweden and more than 90 countries to expand their knowledge of journalism and current social issues. Although FOJO is located in Sweden, the institute works with journalists from all corners of the world and cooperates with a number of partners. They are willing to customize courses on-site. Internationally, FOJO works with various journalism organizations and universities in Palestine, Vietnam, Belarus, Russia, Sri Lanka, southern Africa and in many other countries. For more information: fojointernational.fo.hik.se
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is a secular organization dedicated to strengthening local journalism in areas of conflict. By training reporters, facilitating dialog and providing reliable information, it supports peace, democracy and development in societies undergoing crisis and change. IWPR is known for its award-winning website and electronic publications in nine languages. Its activities are based on an integrated program of support through the entire journalistic process. An international media development charity, IWPR is led by senior journalists and peace researchers, with staff drawn from extablished media such as the BBC, The Guardian, and Reuters. The Institute is a partnership between the London-based charity established in 1991, and the recently formed IWPR (US), based in Washington, DC. For more information: iwpr.net
The International Center for Journalists
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is a secular organization that provides professional development programs promoting excellence in news coverage of critical community and global issues. The Center offers many fellowships and exchanges, conducts a variety of training seminars, workshops and conferences, and provides a range of consulting services. Since 1984, ICFJ has worked with some 12,000 journalists and other media professionals from 170 countries, and their activities continue to grow. For more information: icfj.org
International Communication Training Institute
The International Communication Training Institute (ICTI), a division of the International Christian Media Commission (ICMC), exists to stimulate, facilitate and recognize media learning and education for Christians worldwide. Consultancy on developing curriculum, offers approval for short courses and delivers training of trainers programme. For more information: icti.org.uk
International Press Institute
International Press Institute (IPI) began in 1950 when 34 editors from 15 countries met at Columbia University in New York to form a global organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of press freedom and the improvement of the practices of journalism. Today, IPI has grown into a truly global organization with members in over 115 countries. The courage and commitment that journalists display when bringing the news to their audiences is often astounding. IPI believes that journalists deserve our support because they defend our freedom. For more information: freemedia.at
International Research & Exchanges Board
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is a secular, international nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training, partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies. For more information: irex.org
Internews
Internews is a secular, international non-profit organization that supports open media worldwide. The company strives to strengthen mutual understanding and tolerance among the people and to support independent mass media—particularly TV and Radio. Internews activities proceed from the belief that civil society cannot exist apart from independent and mass media. For more information: internews.am