Solutions Journalism Accelerator: a closer look at our Ambassadors' visit

Hi maria,

Here's a sneak peek of what awaits you in this edition of our newsletter:

Our most recent visit was from the Ambassadors of the Solutions Journalism Accelerator

Two funding opportunities still available

The upcoming News Impact Summit in Copenhagen

Our EJC recommended

Enjoy reading!

Solutions Journalism Accelerator: Spotlight on our ambassadors' visit

As the Solutions Journalism Accelerator comes to an end we recently had the pleasure of welcoming our Ambassadors to our Maastricht office.

Ambassadors gathered together, with our co-hosts from the European Journalism Centre and two representatives from the Solutions Journalism Network, to discuss key challenges in solutions journalism, such as funding, resources, and professional scepticism.

read the blogpost

European media leaders climate solutions fellowship: Deadline extended

The Solutions Journalism Network and the European Journalism Centre are offering a 10-month fellowship for 12 European media leaders, with a €10,000 grant.

The application deadline has been extended to 13 October.

The programme equips editorial leaders with tools and knowledge to champion climate solutions journalism, focusing on actionable responses to climate challenges.

apply here

IJ4EU Freelancer Support Scheme 2024

The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) Freelancer Support Scheme 2024 is offering grants of up to €20,000 to cross-border teams of freelance journalists.

The scheme provides funding, mentoring, and training to teams working outside traditional newsroom settings.

The deadline for applications is 28 October 2024 at 23:59 CET.

Only a few days left until the News Impact Summit in Copenhagen!

A full day of inspiring sessions, workshops, and discussions focused on tackling climate misinformation and sharing solutions, all leading up to the celebration and announcement of the Climate Journalism Award winners.

10 October 2024

8.30 - 19.30

Langelinie Pavillonen, Langelinie 10, 2100,

Copenhagen, Denmark

limited spots available

Both the Award and the Summit are supported by:

EJC Recommended

Kino Atlas is hosting Press Play Prague, a unique festival that aims to expose the challenges and the impact of journalism through film.

Check out the programme here: www.pressplayprague.cz

People-Powered Storytelling is a new collaborative series showcasing the transformative power of grassroots, community-centred media across the UK. This project brings together ten dynamic news and media organisations, each dedicated to creating stories driven by real, lived experiences.

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With kind regards,

Claudia from EJC