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OUR MISSION

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships make tangible changes that improve the quality and free flow of news in the public interest around the world.

Funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, international media professionals work in countries where there are opportunities to promote reliable, insightful journalism that holds officials accountable.

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Our Global Reach

Since 1994, Knight International Fellows have worked in more than 90 countries. Visit our interactive map:
 
 

MORE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Latin American Journalists Create New Web sites Aimed at Improving Public Services

One site in Peru prompts government to make taxis safer
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Panel Discusses Freedom of Expression, Threats to Media

Benjamin Fernandez organizes series focusing on Mexico, Latin America
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Knight Fellow Produces Election Guide for Media in Ghana

Alison Bethel's handbook is a blueprint for free and fair political coverage
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Revitalized Health Journalism Association in Uganda Publishes Newsletter

Monthly newsletter is packed with useful tips on health coverage
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ICFJ Receives Funding to Improve News Coverage of Poverty and Development Issues in Africa

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Our Fellowships

Knight Fellows are establishing new journalism associations, launching journalism schools, creating online databases to track corruption, establishing news delivery services via cell phone and creating digital platforms to share content.

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