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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Apply Now for Pluralistic Media for Democracy

The new grant programme Pluralistic Media for Democracy is now open to receive applications; a media pluralism fund that will inject €1.400.000 financial support to local and regional outlets, community media, investigative journalism, and public interest news organisations that operate in "news deserts" or areas experiencing strained media pluralism. 

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Election crunch time for Moldovan media

For Mariana Rata-Vremea, a TV presenter in Moldova, election night was an opportunity to serve a national audience with quality reporting. It was also a test of Moldovan media’s professionalism.

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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.

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.

IMS in Ukraine

IMS' original ambitions were to strengthen civil society partnerships in Ukraine, but the scope of the programme changed dramatically following Russia's full-scale invasion.