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Vikes is a development cooperation foundation specialized in freedom of expression and the media<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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At Foundation for Media and Development (Vikes), we support freedom of expression, press freedom, and journalists’ rights in Finland and in global south. We believe that a free and diverse media is the foundation of democracy and a fundamental human right. Our work ensures that citizens have access to independent, critical, and unbiased information to support participation and decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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We work on development cooperation projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.<\/p>\n

In Finland, we train journalists and media students on topics such as sustainable development and the importance of diversity and pluralism in the media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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There are no upcoming events at this time.<\/div><\/div>
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