It all starts with the youth

A report on critical media consumption from Ambo and Jimma in Oromia region, supported by Fojo – IMS supports as a part of a 12 month Media Literacy Empowerment project targeting high school students across Ethiopian regions. Nardos Shitaye, 19, was sitting at the table scanning her Telegram updates over her phone when it rang. […]

Promoting gender responsive media in Ethiopia

A new baseline study focusing on gender in the Ethiopian media landscape by IMS and Fojo will assist projects working to ensure that women are better represented at all levels of media sector organisations and media coverage in Ethiopia. Fojo Media Institute (Fojo), in close cooperation with IMS (International Media Support), is pleased to announce […]

New liberal media law in Ethiopia

Fojo and IMS will further support the historic media reform process for Africa´s second largest population The Ethiopian parliament approved a proclamation on 2 February to install new liberal media laws in the country. Although some elements in the legal framework are still not implemented, the passing of new laws is an important landmark for […]

Fojo launches two new publications in support of media freedom in Ethiopia

Fojo launches two new publications in support of media freedom in Ethiopia. Handbook: Ethiopia: Reflections on Media Reform The publication aims to provide critical reflection and useful tips and tools for Ethiopian journalists and anyone who has an interest in media reform during times of change and focus on broad media reform themes such as […]