about the DEPARTMENT

The Press Department

Voices of the People

This department encourages the free exchange of ideas by promoting freedom of expression, empowering individuals through citizen journalism, and strengthening democratic accountability by giving communities a voice in public discourse and decision-making.

Objectives:

Department's Objectives

Democracy 360 Civic Newsroom: Mobile kits for local reporting

Truth Beacon Media Literacy Campaign: Workshops and radio dramas

AISJD Civic Podcast Network: Podcasts in English, French, and local languages.

Initiatives

Key Initiatives of this Department

Empowering Journalists

Trained over 100 journalists with essential skills in ethical reporting, storytelling, and digital media production.

Empowering Journalists

Combating Misinformation

Significantly reduced the spread of misinformation through verified reporting and fact-checking initiatives.

Combating Misinformation

Expanding Podcast Reach

Reached over 500,000 podcast listens, sharing authentic community stories and encouraging informed conversations.

Expanding Podcast Reach

Join us in empowering citizen journalism

Amplify public accountability, and media freedom for participatory democracy.

Safeguard freedom of expression and support democratic values.