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The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Call for Applications: Information Saves Lives Rapid Response Fund Supporting Local Journalism Worldwide

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Focused on supporting partners old and new and reaching underserved communities with much-needed news and information in a time of crisis, Internews has launched a Rapid Response Fund to support local journalism and help information providers continue to operate in increasingly dire economic conditions.

The fund will give Internews’ local media partners such as community radio stations and online news outlets in more than 80 countries  access to emergency funding so they can continue to operate in increasingly dire economic conditions.

  • Emergency fund launched to support local, community media – targeting $1 million in global commitments
  • Governments, foundations, companies and individuals urged to contribute additional funds
  • The fund is part of Internews’ global Information Saves Lives campaign to help media continue to operate through COVID pandemic

 

Small Grants Expand to Reach Underrepresented Groups

Applications are now open for Internews' Information Saves Lives Rapid Response Fund, focused on supporting grassroots & community-based media outlets that reach marginalized and underrepresented communities with COVID-19 information.

With the generous support of Luminate, there is the means to provide a lifeline of support to many more news outlets. New applicants should review criteria carefully and apply by May 28 for consideration in this round.

Grantees in Action: See how first-round grant funding has supported investigative reporting in Italy, countering rumors in Uganda, and hear more from our grantees and partners around the world, on dealing with the coronavirus crisis.