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Media viability in Ethiopia – A digital transformation

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 how here.

 New study: the role of religion in Ethiopian media  

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 programme in Ethiopia, supported a study on religion and media in the country.  

Paul Rapacioli appointed Director of Fojo Media Institute

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.

Declaration on media and gender violence adopted at AWIM23

Representatives from the media sector, academia and civil society unanimously adopt declaration on gender-based violence in and through the media at AWIM23.

Local voices unite across Ethiopia when 35 community radio stations gather

Community radio is still the most popular medium for receiving information in Ethiopia. For many people in rural areas, it is also the only way of accessing information. When  35 community radio stations from across Ethiopia gather at a conference for the first time, to discuss and learn, it has the potential to affect millions of listeners across the country. 

Kidist Dejene teaches media literacy to her community

Kidist Dejene was a student at Haramaya University when she was enrolled in a media literacy training provided by neighbouring Bahir Dar University. The training changed her views and gave her another perspective, teaching her to be skeptical, checking content before sharing it or taking it in. She found it so inspiring that she wanted to share the knowledge with her community.

Rwanda, Somalia and Ethiopia Journalism education exchange programme

Staff from nine university journalism schools in Ethiopia, Somalia and Rwanda participated in an academic journalism education exchange programme in Ethiopia 5-9 June this year. The weeklong exchange was organised by the Fojo Media Institute and hosted by the Fojo-IMS Ethiopia media programme.

Supporting community radio sustainability in Ethiopia

Despite the explosion of digital media across the globe, community radio is still the most accessible medium in Ethiopia, reaching the largest part of the country including rural and marginalised areas. Common for all are a lack of stable support and training in long-term media management practices. The Fojo – IMS trainings, combining theory and practice and focusing on both business and media development, were a much welcomed initiative.