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Annual Plan Free Press Unlimited 2018
Index
Management summary 4
A. Management 5
1. Vision 5
2. Mission 5
3. Objective 5
4. Strategy 5
5. Governance 5
6. Internal Organisation 6
6.1 Human Resources 6
6.2 Quality systems 6
6.2.1 Audits 6
6.2.2 Promis 7
6.2.3 Knowledge and Quality 7
6.2.4 Safety & Security Policy 8
6.3 Communications 9
6.4 Corporate Social Responsibility 9
7. The Theory of Change 9
B. Projects and Activities 14
1. Gender and Media 14
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Management summary A. Management
Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Expression, and to different variables. The mid-term review will give 1. Vision for inclusive and sustainable growth and development.
therefore also Free Press Unlimited, are facing even us many opportunities to learn more, not only from Free Press Unlimited will remain faithful to her original Access to information, independent media, and
more challenges in 2018 than before. 2017 saw an even our partners, but also from the way we look at the vision that is marked by her slogan: ‘People deserve to freedom of expression should therefore be an integral
further decline in Freedom of Expression as a global world and try to influence it. This will help us to see know.’ part of any development policy that aims to foster
trend. Not only because of outbreaks of conflict, but whether our Theory of Change makes sense or needs the strength of civil society and increase people’s
also because of a new phenomenon: fake news. Fake adaptation. 2. Mission participation in achieving poverty reduction and more
news largely dominated the press in 2017 and it is Free Press Unlimited strongly believes that all people equitable societies.
expected that this will continue in 2018. Mainstream So 2018 will mainly be a year of knowledge and are entitled to have access to unbiased, reliable and
media and media development organisations do not learning, marked by methodology, sharing information, timely information. This enables them to assess their 4. Strategy
have a straight and clear answer to this phenomenon, a partner meeting and trying to learn from it. It will be own living conditions, influence these and make the To reach this long term objective, we have developed
even though media and social media play a vital role an interesting period, and of course we will share our right decisions. several intervention strategies (or activities) which
in this. Does it affect their audience and if so, in what findings with you. together form our strategy. Which strategy works
way? We clearly need more research on the impact Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Information are best, of course depends on the context in a specific
of fake news and how it destabilises societies. Not 2018 will also be a challenge in terms of acquisition and vital for gathering and spreading reliable, unbiased country or area. Free Press Unlimited does not develop
only in the western hemisphere, but also specifically in fund raising. Our paramount project Radio Dabanga information. The media play a crucial role in providing a strategy on its own, but always in close consultation
developing and emerging countries. is in dire need of new grants. It is the only reliable people free and unrestricted access to information with partners or local actors, because they understand
With these developments, it seems more important and independent flow of information for all Sudanese that can help them develop and monitor the and know the context better than we do. Subsequently,
than ever to continue our projects on ethical journalism. people but despite the popularity of the radio station authorities. Free Press Unlimited wants to make and we are able to come up with the best strategy based
Ethical or principle journalism should be the standard (over 2 million listeners per day) the interest of donors keep objective news and information available to on our expertise and experience. Examples of our
again, and all journalists and media houses should is diminishing. Any ideas to overcome that and make everyone, especially to people in countries without or activities can be found in part B of this Annual Plan.
apply and commit themselves to this standard. Editors sure that Radio Dabanga is able to continue its with limited (press) freedom.
in Chiefs should seek the truth, not sensation and broadcasting, are welcome. By supporting local media professionals and journalists, 5. Governance
a large audience. Media should go back to their Free Press Unlimited wants to help people gain and The governance structure of Free Press Unlimited
reason for being: bringing independent and reliable Another challenge we face is how to connect with keep access to the information they need to survive has not changed compared to previous years. For a
information. youth all over the world. More research is needed and develop. Our core values are expressed by the detailed overlook we refer to our Annual Report 2016.
on how young people consume news and how they following keywords: Independent, Inspiring, Inventive, The governance is structured as follows:
Free Press Unlimited implements over 60 projects, distinguish false information from the truth. How can Dedicated and Tailored Approach.
all based on this principle. 2018 will be the year of we, as Free Press Unlimited, play a role in guiding them
the truth: does it have impact to bring independent in this and make sure that they grow up to be well- 3. Objective Supervisory Oversees and is responsible
information or not? We will conduct at least 10 informed citizens. Free Press Unlimited has defined the following common Board for the general strategy of
workshops in 10 different countries to introduce the objective within her Theory of Change: Free Press Unlimited, decides
method of ‘Outcome Harvesting’. This, together These challenges are not new, but considering the vast on annual budget and annual
with other methods such as ‘Most Significant Change’ speed of technological progress, they are becoming reporting.
and measuring indexes and rates, will serve as input more and more important and urgent. A taskforce has Media and journalists, as
for a mid-term review. This mid-term review will be a been set up to work on this specific challenge. Board of Responsible for daily
measurement of results after 2,5 years of implementing
independent players in civil Directors management including strategy,
policy, finance and human
our Theory of Change: No News is Bad News. It will Again, 2018 will not be a quiet year, but it will be an society, constitute a diverse resources.
give us a good indication whether we are on the right interesting one. A year of learning, of performing and
track, or if we need to restrategise and rethink some acting, a year of continuing our important work. Work, and professional information
Works Council Representation of all staff.
of our planned activities and assumptions and change we can not do without the support of our donors and landscape and function as
our pathway to achieve our long-term objective. We friends. Both Free Press Unlimited and the worldwide
Confidential Independent external trust
will discuss these outcomes with our partners during struggle for press freedom, owe them a lot. We look catalysts for change Counselor person for undesirable behavior
our next partner meeting, which will take place at forward to keep working with them in 2018 to make
within the organisation.
the end of 2018. It will be interesting to see whether reliable news available to everyone.
some of the results achieved are similar, even though We believe that the existence of an enabling
the circumstances and the environment differs in each Leon Willems, Director Policy & Programmes environment is a precondition for Civil Society
country, or whether there is no singularity at all due Ruth Kronenburg, Director Operations Organisations (CSOs) to perform their role as advocates
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6. Internal organisation In November 2017 a staff satisfactory survey has
Free Press Unlimited does not believe in a very been sent out to all staff. The survey was set up in
hierarchical structure. We want to facilitate that all collaboration with the Works Council and an external FRAGILE
teams and departments learn from each other and professional organisation. The results will be presented AFRICA
therefore encourage mutual exchange of information, to all staff in January 2018. Together with an internal
experiences and expertise. To visualize this we have task force, Human Resources plans to evaluate
chosen a slightly unconventional organizational chart, the current staff appraisal system in 2018 and look
but it expresses our way of looking at each other, for alternatives. Related to this, Human Resources
both internally and externally. also wants to create guidelines for a Personnel
YOUTH &
Development Plan. MENA Donor
Relations
MEDIA
6.1 Human Resources
To guarantee good human resource management, Office Human
Management Resources
Free Press Unlimited has developed a Human Resource 6.2 Quality systems
Policy. The policy was adapted in 2017 and describes
the three main features of this policy: 6.2.1 Audits
Free Press Unlimited strives to have a solid quality
Board of
1. Our employees form the mainstay of our system in place to ensure that all projects, as well as Finance
Directors
Communications
organisation. the cooperation with our numerous partners, proceed
according to the Free Press Unlimited and international
2. Free Press Unlimited aims to be an attractive quality standards (ISO). Within The Netherlands, Free
employer. Press Unlimited follows the standards prescribed by
Policy &
organisations such as ‘Goede Doelen Nederland’ Security
Advocacy
3. Our human resources management needs to be and ‘CBF’. Both supervisory organisations monitor Knowledge &
professionalised further. charitable institutions on financial, social and SUDAN & Quality SYRIA/EURASIA
SOUTH SUDAN
governance elements. Both institutions conduct a yearly
In close negotiation with the Works Council, the audit to determine whether a charity organisation is
current ‘Legal Regulations’ will be transformed into a operating according to their guidelines.
‘Personnel Guide’, which is easier to read and therefore
more accessible. In addition to the Personnel Guide, The following instruments and/or institutions audit the
there will be a Human Resource Manual made available quality of Free Press Unlimited: G.S.A. (GENDER,
which contains all official documents, such as job SAFETY AND
descriptions, HR policy and the introduction booklet ACCOUNTABILITY)
for new colleagues. ISO instrument/methodology to monitor
We take learning seriously, both on an individual and quality system. Audit done by an
an organisational level. We pay attention to learning external auditor.
at dedicated FPU days, sharing experience and
knowledge. During the FPU days, which take place Goede organisation with specific guidelines
twice a year, we get together with all staff to pay Doelen on governance and finance. Audit is
attention to learning. In 2017 we started with on-the- Nederland done through the annual report of
job training for all line managers, which will continue Free Press Unlimited.
in 2018. Human Resources is also looking for other
CBF organisation with specific guidelines
innovative ways to share knowledge and information 6.2.2 Promis 6.2.3 Knowledge and Quality
on governance, finance, donor
within Free Press Unlimited. In November 2016, Free Press Unlimited started a pilot The Team Knowledge & Quality (established in January
relations and communications. Audit
In 2017 the job descriptions of the support staff with the project management system ‘Sigmah’ (open 2016) has been of great added value to the whole
is carried out through the annual
were updated and benchmarked. These updates source based software). However, the pilot showed organisation. In 2017, the team introduced several
report of Free Press Unlimited as well
were included in the salary scheme, which will be that our line of work is not easily put into standards and M&E methods, such as Stakeholder Analysis, Outcome
as an annual survey.
implemented as of January 2018. We started to a system, and that Sigmah was very user unfriendly. Harvesting, Most Significant Change, and Gender
register leave in an online registration system and Based on an evaluation it was decided not to go ahead Media Monitoring. In 2018 the aim is to roll out these
Annual is audited and approved by an
in 2018 we would like to explore the possibilities with this system. As a result, we reviewed all options methods in many projects and harvest new insights
Report external auditor, mainly based on
to also digitize the personnel files. A working again and decided to develop a system ourselves. We from the data generated. The Mid-Term Review of the
financial capacity.
conditions (ARBO) policy will be created. believe we are able to do so within a due period of time No News is Bad News programme will be instrumental
and budget. We aim to have the system, named Promis, for this. New areas of work in 2018 will be knowledge
operational and running in the beginning of 2018. management and research. An organisation-wide
6 7knowledge management strategy will be developed 6.2.4 Safety & Security Policy the individual or user, rather than to the business or 6.4 Corporate Social Responsibility
and implemented. “FPU Days” will be organised for The need for an holistic approach to safety and security provider. Free Press Unlimited will establish a Privacy The Code of Conduct of Free Press Unlimited describes
all staff members twice a year to stimulate knowledge was raised mid 2017. Safety for journalists was mainly Impact Assessment (PIA) and all information will be the ethical codes that all staff and all partners of Free
sharing, reflection and innovation. The objectives focused on physical safety and security was mainly classified according the information and digital security Press Unlimited should abide by. On top of this ethical
of Free Press Unlimited’s research are to generate focused on digital security. But both elements showed procedure. We also believe that information security is code Free Press Unlimited endorses a paperless office
evidence around our Theory of Change and to inform overlap and it was inevitable that safety and security not only related to the GDPR but more as an integrated as much as possible, promotes the use of public
our advocacy agenda around developments that should be based on the same principles. As such, Free security procedure within the organisation. transportation, environmental friendly cleaning, use
threaten freedom of the press and quality journalism in Press Unlimited developed a holistic approach which of sustainable energy sources and the use of organic
certain contexts. will result in one Safety & Security Guide, to go into 6.3 Communications products for lunch and events. We book climate-
effect at the beginning of 2018. Specific focus will Though the visibility of Free Press Unlimited has grown neutral flights and offset our emissions via the Climate
Finally, the Team Knowledge & Quality will lead the ISO be given to integrating Free Press Unlimited’s safety over the past years, it is still a challenge to engage Neutral Group.
certification process described under 6.2.1. In summary, activities with the various country programmes. Needs, more people with our mission and projects. In terms of
the objectives for 2018 are: experiences and best practices will be investigated and communications, branding and visibility, two issues will 7. The Theory of Change
connected to the various components of the safety shape the activities of the Communications department What is the best way to achieve our goals? And what is
1. Monitoring, evaluation and learning are part of programme. for the coming year: the best way to contribute to independent, professional
every project cycle The Safety and Security Policy for Free Press Unlimited local media that can help realise positive social change?
staff will be updated and integrated with a special • Our name familiarity among donors, partners and This is described in what we call the Theory of Change,
2. Free Press Unlimited has an evidence base for focus on information security. As of May 2018 the new other stakeholders is growing, but we need to or perhaps it’s better to speak of a pathway to change.
advocacy and fundraising General Data Protection Regulation will be applicable. present our results, stories and expertise more In the Theory of Change we have stated that in order
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is clearly in order to engage these audiences. to help local media to be able to fulfill their vital role
3. Knowledge is managed effectively the European Union’s response to the increasing in society, three intermediate objectives (or outcomes)
privacy demands of the European society. The primary • We have a solid base of individual donors, but need to be achieved. These are:
4. Quality Management is implemented according objective of the GDPR is to establish personal data unfortunately did not yet manage to grow this
to ISO 9001:2015. as property and to shift control of said property to database outside of our existing network. In order 1. An enabling environment for the media is
to achieve a growing, sustainable donor database, established, conducive to Freedom of Expression;
we will need to work on our name familiarity and
engage new supporters. 2. Media serve the interests of the public and act as a
watchdog on their behalf;
That is why in 2018 we will start a campaign which
will engage new supporters in our work, by signing a 3. Journalists and media experts work professionally
manifesto calling for the protection of journalists. The and are effective and sustainable.
goal of this campaign is twofold: to increase the name
familiarity and visibility of Free Press Unlimited and to Key actors across civil society, government and
engage a new group of (potential) supporters. the public-sector stakeholders will have to engage
It is essential for Free Press Unlimited to show our strategically to realize these outcomes. Media play
impact and expertise in order to make us a more a crucial role in inclusive and sustainable growth and
appealing partner for donors, partners, individual development, linking grass-roots civil society concerns
donors and other stakeholders. Although steps have to national and global policy levels.
been taken over the past year to engage these groups
(e.g. update of our website, gathering of stories in
the No News is Bad News newspaper), we need to
make our results and learnings more visible in all of
our communications: presentations, communications
materials, the website, on social media.
The process of gathering and telling the amazing
stories about our work will be better integrated into
the existing work flow of project teams. We will
look into how we can use our existing methods for
measuring impact to gather stories that show the
impact of our work.
8 9Theory of Change
LTO: Media and journalists, as independent
players in civil society, constitute a diverse
and professional media landscape and
function as change catalysts
Impunity for violence against journalists is Free, pluralistic and independent media Capable media and journalists disseminate Legenda
ended and media can operate without raise public scrutiny of corruption, foster relevant information to the public and set Long Term Outcome
interference of governments transparency and accountability the agenda for dialogue and debate
Intermediate Outcome
Short-term Outcome
1a 2c 2d 3e 3d Assumption
Strategies
Problem Analysis
IO1: An enabling IO2: Media serve the IO3: Journalists and media-
environment for the media interests of the public and actors work professionally
is established, conducive act as a watchdog on their and are effective and
to freedom of expression, behalf sustainable
pluralism and diversity Main Intervention Strategies
1a Joint lobbying and advocacy by Ministry, FPU/EJC and partners
1b Provision of secure, alternative information channels
Inclusion Media will
of diversity 2c increase the 1c Awareness raising on role of media and press freedom
of voices domestic
counterbalances accountability 1d Monitoring press freedom and violence against journalists
biased of governments 1e Capacity building for civil society watchdogs
information and and private
hate speech Media have sector Knowledge Ethical 1f Provide training and tools for security
access to and access journalism will
government to innovative increase the 2a Implementation of diversity policies for inclusiveness of media
1d data and foster 2b technologies trustworthiness 2b Strengthening capacity of media to relate to civil society
transparency enhance of media for
of decision sustainability audiences 2c Training for data and fact-based journalism; investigative
processes 3a of the media and attract
advertisers journalism grants program
A free flow of
information 2d Advocacy for Right to Information, open data and transparency
contributes 1b
Media practitioners to sustainable Representation 2e Training and program development for media-literacy
can operate in and media 2f Training media for balanced elections reporting
freedom without literacy foster
censorship or fear participation, 3a Connect local media and journalists to innovative tools and platforms
credibility and
trust in media 2a 3b Assistance to implement ethical codes and self-regulation of the media
1e 1c 3c
3c Develop strategic capacity for media management and audience research
2c Media can 3a 3b 3d Connecting media to knowledge platforms and South to South exchange
initiate or
1f 2e 3b
Civil society is Inclusive implement 3e Monitoring content of media landscapes
capacitated to programming tecnical
defend media
2f increases innovation and
practitioners the public best practices 1f
outreach of of content
media development
Regulatory framework for Decision makers Civil Society and marginalized Media are networked with Civil Media and journalists
media promotes diversity and power elites communities participate in Society and connected to best capacity increased
and protects media value the role of media and have increased practices and innovation in the in professional and
practitioners media Media Literacy media industry organisational aspects
1a 1e 1f 1c 2a 2e 3a 1e 1b 3b 3c
Absence of regulatory framework, governments and non- Media don’t represent all sectors and issues within society
state actors hostile to media, impunity of violence against (marginalized groups, women, environment, safety), media don’t
hold governments accountable, media aren’t defending the principles of fact-based journalism, lack of media-literacy,
media covering conflicts, clamp down on internet based interest of the citizens, media are biased (e.g. state-owned) social media networks erode traditional business models
freedom of expression, concentration of media-ownership,
decisionmakers not aware of importance media freedomIntermediate Outcome 1: An enabling Intermediate Outcome 2: Media serve the Intermediate Outcome 3: Journalists and
environment for the media is established, interests of the public and act as a watchdog media actors work professionally and are
conducive to Freedom of Expression on their behalf effective and sustainable
Free Press Unlimited fosters the independence of Free Press Unlimited’s strategy to guarantee media Free Press Unlimited’s strategy to ensure the use
media and journalists by strengthening the legal practitioners’ role as a watchdog is to ensure that they of ethical codes and professional standards by the
environment and regulatory framework and by are well connected with civil society. This requires that media is to reinforce the principles of independent
supporting the development of highly trained, the media represent the diversity of society through journalism. Conflict-ridden societies can prevent
professional and sustainable media advocacy groups. its institutions and content production, paying special abuse and hate speech by investing in the quality of
This strategy is based on the idea that these groups attention to equal representation of women in media media practitioners. Secure and anonymous access to
are able to monitor press freedom violations, engage management positions. Improved gender sensitivity information networks is a fundamental precondition
on specific cases of violations of press freedom and in the content produced by media will intensify public for media and journalists to function as change-
raise awareness amongst government, ‘rule of law’ debate. At the audience level, people lack media catalysts in fragile states. The increased use of mobile
institutions and decisionmakers about the importance literacy, the capacity to make sense of the vast amount phones and social media facilitates new connections
of press freedom. The strategy is also based on of information, as well as trust in the reliability of that between the media and the public. Technology and
the idea that decisionmakers are not fully aware of information, needed to make informed decisions. audience research can help increase revenues for media
international standards and norms for press freedom, Media can gain public trust by implementing a good outlets. Free Press Unlimited believes that innovative
and therefore can be persuaded by public pressure complaint mechanism for the audience. technologies will increase the ability of audiences to
through (inter)national lobbying and advocacy. Trained Independent media contribute to reducing corruption participate in discussions and help journalists protect
media professionals are able to monitor press freedom and increasing domestic accountability because they the free flow of information in a secure environment.
violations and report them. This strategy provides an investigate malpractices by power elites and place Independent media contribute to reducing corruption
enabling environment for a free flow of information, issues relevant to civil society on the public agenda, and increasing domestic accountability because they
public discourse and a multitude of voices. raising public scrutiny of national development policies. investigate any malpractice by power elites and place
issues relevant to civil society on the public agenda,
raising public scrutiny of national development policies.
All our projects are subject to the overall Theory of
Change. As such, we have formulated three indicators
per intermediate outcome. Based on these indicators
we will monitor and evaluate all projects. Of course
there can be a difference or nuance per project, and
sometimes a project relates to more than one outcome.
The to be implemented new project management
information system (Promis) is based on these
intermediate outcomes and indicators.
12 13B. Projects & Activities Country /
Project name
Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3
Bangladesh Dutch Ministry Lobby and advocacy for Introducing media and Empowerment of 50
of Foreign the adoption of regulation information literacy women and marginalized
Affairs of a government fund programs at schools groups to produce gender
to support the financial or universities by sensitive content and work
Gender and Media do their work without risking harm, they will be unable sustainability of community implementing a pilot at community radio stations
Despite some progress in worldwide gender equality to function as watchdogs, expose crimes and injustice, radio. project for youth or other independent
over the past decades, the participation of women and provide reliable and independent information. Men4Women marches media through fellowships.
in media is still alarmingly lagging behind. Even Safety therefore plays an important role in all our work across the country at
International Women’s Day.
through the number of female media professionals has and a lot of activities to improve the situation are being
increased, women are largely under-represented at the implemented in our partner countries. In 2018 Free Burundi Dutch Ministry Re-open the private media Support various initiatives Security training for
(higher) management and decision making levels. In Press Unlimited will further integrate its safety activities of Foreign through lobby & advocacy. to give young people and journalists (in exile).
the content that media generate, the lack of women’s into a more comprehensive Safety Programme. Our Affairs women a voice.
voices and perspectives is also rampant. Gender is activities on safety will be categorised into four main Create dialogue between
therefore addressed in all of Free Press Unlimited’s domains: Emergency Support, Safety Training, Tools people in exile and people
in Burundi.
interventions in a variety of ways. Through systematic & Resources and Lobby & Advocacy. Specific focus
gender media monitoring of content published in the will be given to mitigating and preventing gender- CAR Dutch Ministry Distribution of Press Cards. Capacity strengthening
countries where we work, linked to engaging editors based violence in the media sector and an action plan of Foreign in journalistic, technical,
with the results, gender balanced reporting will be will be drafted to this end. Research exploring the Affairs management and
improved. Free Press Unlimited’s partners will also work development of a global database for joint monitoring marketing skills of
on producing more stories from and for women, at of violence against journalists will be conducted. In the community radio sector.
times focusing on specific issues such as child marriage. current situation many different organisations monitor
DR Congo Dutch Ministry Distribution of Press Cards. Capacity strengthening of
To improve the situation of female media professionals, violence against journalists without a clear methodology
of Foreign Monitoring the press female journalists in gender
partners are asked to set up gender policies and report which makes comparison between data sets impossible, Affairs freedom and legal sensitive reporting and
on issues such as hiring practices and a safe working while it is important to have a complete picture of the Belgium assistance to journalists in upgrade skills in ICT.
environment. In 2018 the focus will be on developing situation. Free Press Unlimited will also look into the Ministry of danger. Training journalists in
larger gender programmes based on the successful possibilities to establish a global emergency fund for Foreign Affairs remote areas in election
reporting, voter education
approaches in the different countries and look for journalists in distress by coordinating efforts of various
and citizenship.
possibilities to upscale these to other regions. actors. Closer to home, Free Press Unlimited intends to
establish a Journalists-in-Residence House (safe house) Jeune S3 – DR Cordaid Production of media
Safety and Media for journalists. This will be done in close cooperation Congo, CAR programme focusing on
Safety of journalists is declining at a fast rate; 2016 was with the municipality of Hilversum and other relevant adolescents regarding
the worst year for press freedom in 13 years. A safe actors in Netherlands. The annual event on 2 November, issues related to sexual
reproductive health in
media environment is of crucial importance to Free the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against
North and South Kivu, and
Press Unlimited’s work. If media workers are unable to Journalists will also be organised in 2018. Central African Republic.
14 15Country / Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3 Country / Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3
Project name Project name
Central Dutch Ministry Providing the necessary Training in physical, Iraq Dutch Ministry Lobby & Advocacy: Strengthen the voice of Strengthen independent
America of Foreign tools and (digital) platforms psycho-social and digital of Foreign strengthen the reporting women in the Iraqi media, media actors who report
(Honduras, Affairs for journalists to investigate safety and security for Affairs mechanism to UNESCO by providing gender on disputed territories of
El Salvador, and report in a safe way on investigative journalists. addressing crimes against sensitive media content Iraq and support them to
Guatamala, sensitive topics (gender- journalists & impunity and supporting women become more professional
Nicaragua) based violence, corruption, Improve the safety and becoming professional (new reporting skills
abuse of power, organised advocate for safety of (photo) journalists. development, safety
crime). journalists towards Iraqi Strengthen Iraqi & gender training and
media via international independent media actors financial sustainability).
Stimulating reflection and media development to publicly address socially Increasing the use of
critical thinking through organisations. challenging issues related photography and images /
media literacy to create Lobby and advocacy to minorities, water/ storytelling formats (video)
an environment in which efforts related to raising climate change, peaceful in the Iraqi media.
the public demands the ethical standards of co-existence & violence Connect independent
balanced reporting about journalism; e.g. copy right against women/girls media actors to regional
the real issues in society. laws in Kurdistan & the (via campaigns & photo media networks & outlets
A special focus will be on spread of biased / exhibitions). via international expert
youth, as they are prone fake news during political Improve public trust in the meetings and conferences.
to be recruited by criminal challenging moments media by creating greater
gangs. (specifically in the disputed upwards and downwards
Creating space for territories of Iraq). accountability and support
dialogue between different media to interact with
actors in society, resulting their audiences (audience
in increased and improved research).
use of accountability
mechanism. Mali Dutch Ministry Engage with civil society Improve the production
of Foreign and public sector to and dissemination of
Indonesia Dutch Ministry Lobby and advocacy to Establishment of a secure Capacity strengthening Affairs improve the enabling accurate, timely and
of Foreign enforce protection of press whistle-blowing platform of media and CSO's to media environment. balanced information.
Affairs freedom at local level for media. improve skills in evidence- Training of young
by including the Press Production and publication based reporting, make journalists in online
Freedom Index in the of quality investigative better use of data, and to media and use of creative
development plans of 5 stories by local media be more successful in lobby formats.
provinces. and engage with CSO's and advocacy.
in follow up actions to Media4 EIDHR Tender with Particip/
pressure authorities to take Democracy Article 19 to strengthen EU
measures. delegations worldwide on
mainstreaming the issue of
freedom of expression in
their programing.
Myanmar Dutch Ministry Pilot project: design an Training in evidence-based
of Foreign investigative journalism reporting for investigative
Affairs program and produce, journalists.
publish and distribute Training in digital
stories. safety and security for
investigative journalists.
16 17Country / Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3 Country / Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3
Project name Project name
Nepal Dutch Ministry Monitoring of freedom Production of TV content Development and Publeaks - the Contributions Maintain support role of
of Foreign of expression violations, for and with youth, in implementation of a Netherlands from partipating Publeaks platform, increase
Affairs violence against journalists particular girls on issues business plan for Naya media membership.
and awareness raising of gender inquality and Pusta and NEFEJ to reduce Annual members meeting.
among media and local discrimination. donor dependency.
authorities of Right to Men4Women march in Capacity building for Reporters Dutch Ministry Provide emergency support
Information regulation Nepal on International journalists and media to Respond - of Foreign to media practitioners in
Lobby for improvement of Women's Day: male staff of better understand Right to world wide Affairs distress.
community radio regulation local media organisations Information and Freedom Provide training
/ national broadcast law. show solidarity with women of Expression regulation. opportunities for media
Bring cases of impunity of by marching outside. professionals in challenging
violence against journalists environments.
under (inter)national Maintain a global network
attention. of organisations on
emergency support to
NetAidKit Dutch Ministry Development of version 2 journalists.
of Foreign of the NetAidKit with more Monitor safety issues of
Affairs and sustainable hardware and female media workers
others software. based on incoming cases.
Explore public-private
partnership for NetAidKit RLNE Russia, Several funders IO1 IO2 IO3
sales, marketing, managing Azerbaijan,
software. Moldova, Enabling stronger media Inclusive cross-border Collaboration of
Deployment of the Ukraine, partners with growing reporting for Russian- independent media
NetAidKit to Free Press Georgia, audiences in target speakers and beyond outlets facilitated by the
Unlimited partners. Baltic's, Central countries to increasingly allows media to reveal to Central Newsdesk results
Asia, Belarus contribute to enabling public essential political in creation of journalistic
Nigeria Dutch Ministry Lobby and advocacy by a Produce and publish Newsroom leadership media environment and economic processes in content in attractive for
of Foreign coalition of media and civil investigative journalism training for female through advocacy, the region. new audiences formats,
Affairs society organisations on stories. journalists. revealing and investigating this new content as well
press freedom and internet Maintaining a safe and stories of public interest, as modern ways of its
freedom issues. secure whistle- blowing inclusive reporting. distribution make media
Publication of an annual platform for media and outlets, as well as their
State of Press Freedom in encourage collaborative cooperative efforts, more
Nigeria report. reporting of leaks. sustainable and financially
independent.
Open Media EC Strengthen the capacity
Hub - Lybia / of media professionals in Somalia Dutch Ministry To enable Somali media Increased collaboration Training in basic and
Syria mobile journalism. of Foreign and civil society to act between Somali advanced journalistic skills.
Affairs together as watchdog journalists and CSOs in Management training for
Pakistan Dutch Ministry Lobby & Advocacy: Contribute to a culture of Professionalize (citizen) EC towards local authorities holding decision-makers radio station managers.
of Foreign strengthen the reporting professionalism through journalists and their and to foster social accountable for their Strengthening capacities in
Affairs mechanism to UNESCO skills development on cooperation with civil change by means of fair, actions or omissions, audience participation and
addressing crimes against investigative journalism society. free, gender-sensitive through investigative marketing strategies.
journalists (& bloggers) & (training/resource center). Create more (gender and ethical reporting, reporting and storytelling.
impunity. Address the issue of online sensitive) information for embedded in a safe
Improve the safety and harassment of girls/women citizens in media-dark climate of mutual respect.
advocate for safety in the media. areas. Improved awareness
of journalists towards Provide a national platform Strenghten local media to among Somali security
Pakistani media via local for local citizen reporting become more professional, forces on the rights and
& international media about social impact stories. regionally connected and existing laws that protect
development organisations financially sustainable. journalists in Somalia.
Lobby & Advocacy: in
support to greater access
to information, specifically
in the provincial level in
Pakistan.
18 19Country / Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3 Country / Donor(s) IO 1 IO 2 IO 3
Project name Project name
Radio Tamazuj - Several funders Broadcasting radio Capacity building of Tunisia Netherlands Professionalise To strengthen the
South Sudan programmes and news 2 journalists. Embassy Tunis investigative journalism provincial production
hours daily on shortwave, Capacity building of in the provinces by capacity of investigations.
with specific attention for the team in media supporting journalists in
women and refugees. management and media their publications.
business development. Promote the inclusion of
Constant posting of news youth voices in the Tunisian
on the website (English media.
and Arabic) and daily news
sharing in a newsletter. UNESCO/ Increase the visibility
IPDC - and effectiveness of the
Social media outreach and worldwide UNESCO/IPDC programme
engagement via Facebook, towards member states in
Twitter, SoundCloud, etc. relation to journalist safety
and foster media pluralism.
Radio Dabanga Several funders Broadcasting radio Capacity building of the
- Sudan programmes and news team in professional Speak up EU Production of quality Training of fact-checkers
on shortwave 1.5 hrs journalism, media Zambia content by citizens and Mama Sosa: Production
daily, including targeted management and business media that monitor public of media output that
programming for women. development. resource management. empowers women and
Production of fact checking amplifies their voices
Broadcasting TV with Slides Educational programming reports. in a slum in the capital
(24/7) on satellite. for the audience through training in mobile
including mobile learning reporting. Inclusion of 5
Constant posting of programme. young men, the Papa Sosa.
news and backgrounds
on the website (English Zimbabwe Dutch Ministry Production and distribution
and Arabic) and in of Foreign (both on- and offline) of
regular newsletter, Affairs stories made by citizen
including targeted reporters.
content development for
international and foreign
public, private and civil
society actors.
Social media outreach and
engagement via Facebook,
Twitter, SoundCloud,
YouTube, etc, including
special focus on youth.
Ethical Sida To support and contribute To improve the
Journalism - to reliable data on the organisation and
Syria Syrian media environment effectiveness of the Syrian
and audiences. media sector.
To support Syrian media
outlets and media
institutions towards
sustainability and
increased institutional and
professional capacity.
TOTEM - Greenhost Deliver an online training
world wide environment aimed at
digital security.
20 21C. Budget
INCOME (in €)
2018 2017 difference
Min. of Foreign Affairs - No News is Bad News* 6.500.000 6.475.000 25.000
Several donors - Russian Language News Ex.* 1.500.000 1.660.000 -160.000
Several donors - Syria 2.500.000 2.095.000 405.000
The budget is drawn up in accordance with the In general the budget of 2018 shows an increase Several donors - Radio Tamazuj 850.000 940.000 -90.000
revised Dutch Accounting Standards for Fundraising versus 2017. This is mainly caused by the increase of
Several donors - Radio Dabanga 1.140.000 900.000 240.000
Institutions (Richtlijn 650, version 2016-13). The main the structural income from the Dutch Postcode Lottery
change for Free Press Unlimited, coming from these from € 500.000 to € 900.000 per year. Furthermore we Several donors - Somalia 250.000 388.000 -138.000
guidelines, is that several income categories have aim to realize more income from other not-for-profit Several donors - Iran 0 0 0
changed. Income from third-party activities and Income organisations. The fundraising target for 2018 is higher
European Union - Zambia 50.000 207.000 -157.000
from own fundraising activities were removed. Income than previous years, roughly 10 million of the budgeted
from Lottery organisations and Income from other not- income of 16 million is secured. This budget was Other projects 150.000 174.000 -24.000
for-profit organisations were added. For comparison approved by the Supervisory Board on December 8th, Government grants 12.940.000 12.839.000 101.000
purposes the budget of 2017 has undergone the same 2017.
reclassifications. Dutch Postcode Lottery - Structural 900.000 500.000 400.000
Dutch Postcode Lottery - Wadada 0 330.000 -330.000
Dutch Postcode Lottery - Dance4Life Nepal 15.000 0 15.000
Ratios
2018 2017 Dutch Postcode Lottery - Fund for Journalists 170.000 250.000 -80.000
Other projects 250.000 400.000 -150.000
Objective expenditure / total income 93,2% 94,4%
Income from lottery organisations 1.335.000 1.480.000 -145.000
Objective expenditure / total expenses 93,7% 94,4%
Fundraising costs / fundraising income 3,1% 2,6% Cordaid - C.A.R. / D.R.C. 300.000 300.000 0
Management & administration / total expenses 3,2% 3,0% Humanity United - Radio Dabanga 125.000 220.000 -95.000
Peach Tech Lab / IOM - Zuid Soedan 0 0 0
Other projects 900.000 42.000 858.000
Income from other not for profit organisations 1.325.000 562.000 763.000
Other projects 225.000 100.000 125.000
Income from companies 225.000 100.000 125.000
Other income 50.000 50.000 0
TOTAL INCOME 15.875.000 15.031.000 844.000
EXPENSES
2018 2017 difference
Programme costs 14.794.806 14.183.718 611.088
Fundraising 494.271 390.653 103.618
Management & administratoin 508.497 450.754 57.743
TOTAL EXPENSES 15.797.574 15.025.125 772.449
Result before financial gains and losses 77.426 5.875 71.551
Financial gains and losses -25.000 -25.000 0
BALANCE INCOME AND EXPENSES 52.426 -19.125 71.551
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