We strengthen journalism for a democratic and sustainable world

What is Fojo Media Institute?

Fojo, part of the Faculty for art and humanities at the Linnaeus University, is an institute that works locally, nationally and globally with the development of sustainable journalism. We work as a link between academia (research) and practice with journalism in focus. A major part of our activities are international programmes and projects. The head office is in Kalmar as Fojo is part of the Linnaeus University, located in Småland in the southern parts of Sweden. We also have offices in Stockholm, Harare, Addis Abeba, Mogadishu, Dhaka and Yangon (temporarily closed). 

Fojo around the world

A major part of our activities are international programmes and projects. We are present in Eastern and Central Europe, Southern Asia, Southeast Asia and several Sub-Saharan African countries.

Strategies, methods and goals

Fojo aims to strengthen and develop journalism and media in Sweden and the rest of the world. All activities are based on our three keywords: free, independent and professional. Click below to find more details on how we work to move forward.

Latest news

Media viability in Ethiopia – A digital tran…

The Reporter, a prominent Ethiopian online media platform, has gained substantial online traction and monetised its digital platforms as a result of media viability support from Fojo. Read more about …

Combating gender-based violence in African news me…

How do news media deal with gender-based violence? Fojo now launches a unique grant for Rwandan media houses wanting to implement the Kigali Declaration on Gender Violence in and through Media in Afri…

 New study: the role of religion in Ethiopian medi…

Ensuring democratic and sustainable journalism involves, among other things, inspiring media actors in their work to understand and present new perspectives. As a part of this, Fojo has, within its pr…

Paul Rapacioli appointed Director of Fojo Media In…

Paul Rapacioli is appointed as the new Director of Media Institute Fojo at Linnaeus University, taking on the task of strengthening journalism in Sweden and internationally.