Formed to assist Pacific islands leaders in achieving and sustaining equitable social and economic development consistent with the goals of the Pacific islands’ people. Draws on East-West Center expertise when needed. Activities include research, dialogue, education and training.

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An international non-profit organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

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Recognizes excellent journalism on immigration and integration. Open to experienced journalists of any nationality. Submitted work for award must have been published the previous year in the U.S. or Europe and must be in English or French. Two winners will be chosen. Recipients may win up to $10,000 and will be invited to New York to attend […]

Campaign to improve media coverage of social issues by promoting professional connections between journalists, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Goal is to help public and private organizations understand the media and deal with them professionally. Activities include seminars; training workshops; and networking between CSOs, NGOs and journalists.

Rural journalists in Pakistan receive basic training in news gathering, writing and transmission; social and development issues; and journalistic duties, rights and ethics. Workshops have taken place in areas such as Tharparkar, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, Dir, Chitral and Skardu.

Regional inter-governmental organization working in electronic media development with countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP). Focuses on topics including globalization, cultural diversity, technology, public service broadcasting, peace journalism and conflict resolution, women’s and gender issues and HIV/AIDS. Hosted by the Government of Malaysia. Members in the Middle East, Asia […]

13-part series aired on national television in Kenya and produced each year by the students of The Mohamed Amin Foundation. Show is a platform for Kenyans to speak out on human rights issues. Programmes include 5-minute, researched feature story to focus the discussion; a host; a 30-to-50-person audience; a special guest; and a live, nine-piece band. Students shoot […]