How are kindergarten children and the local newspaper related?
Eveliina Kälviäinen, who is a board member of Vikes and the editorial manager of a local newspaper, reflects on the role of the local newspaper in media education. At the dawn of spring, a group of children dressed in rain pants and tiny rubber boots were waiting for...
Conciliatory journalistic analysis paves the way for a multi-voiced debate
Researcher at The Finnish Association for Conciliatory Journalists Sopiva Mikko Hautakangas and journalist Noora Kettunen write in their blog about conciliatory journalism as a basis for a multi-voiced debate.
How can the media promote constructive debate on emotive issues?
Is the solution to be found in turning middle-class bewilderment into genuine curiosity? A panel discussion at the Media Museum and Archive Merkki explored the visibility of religion in Finnish society.
Development Journalism Award to Tommi Nieminen and Sami Kero for the Helsingin Sanomat article “Maapallon mahtavin vaalisirkus”
The award-winning article dealt with the theme of freedom of expression and democracy in an insightful way, bringing the biggest elections in world history close to the reader.
Volunteering in Nepal
Saga Sinisalo who got selected in our volunteer call spent five weeks in Nepal getting to know the work our partners are doing and doing journalism on the spot.
Freedom of expression and a safe media environment
Vikes Board Chairman Jarmo Koponen reflects on freedom of expression and a safe media environment in his blog post.
Vikes promotes gender equality in media in Tanzania and Nepal
In 2023, Vikes supported four different partners in their work to promote freedom of speach and gender equality in Tanzania and Nepal. Through this cooperation, over 700 actors were reached during the year.