Supporting Independent journalism

Independent journalism is under enormous pressure in Myanmar, while the need for reliable information is greater than ever. In a new three-year initiative that started in 2024, we are supporting five prominent media organisations so they can continue to deliver independent and investigative journalism despite a tightly controlled media climate.

The focus is on investigative stories and local news coverage. Millions of people across Myanmar could continue to enjoy independent and reliable news in 2025 thanks to this investment. Our partners are successful in delivering quality journalism. In addition to examining junta abuses and conflict developments in their respective areas of coverage, our partners made several news-leading revelations about cyber fraud and human trafficking along the Thai-Myanmar border. Our partners investigated and reported on ”both sides” of the conflict, for example in Kachin State where local media revealed how the extraction of gold and rare earth minerals by resistance groups caused serious environmental damage.