Vikes-supported community radio stations reach over 10 million people in Tanzania and Uganda
With the support of Vikes, over 60 rural radio stations publish news through the radio portal. In Kenya, 67 journalists participated in the mentoring program. In Vikes’ partner countries Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, the majority of the population lives in rural...
Inclusion of disabled people is not a project, but a way of living together
In her blog, Executive Director Marjo Heinonen highlights the role of the media in strengthening the inclusion and social visibility of people with disabilities. Inclusion is a promise that no one will be left out. It is not a campaign, a project, or a single act, but...
Three points for promoting freedom of speech around the world
In her blog, journalist and non-fiction writer Kristiina Markkanen calls for Finland to play a stronger role in global journalistic solidarity efforts. Journalists nearly choked on their morning coffee a couple of weeks ago when Laura Saarikoski, Executive Director of...