Reservoirs of Hope: Reimagining Media Funding in a Time of Change

The past year has intensified long-standing anxieties across journalism, media and the wider information landscape. The withdrawal of overseas aid by major donor nations has coincided with renewed questions about the role of philanthropy and the future of independent media. What lies beyond project-based funding?

Yet new reservoirs of hope are emerging around the world. Locally led pooled funds are gaining traction, while independent media organisations are diversifying their revenue streams and finding new ways to serve their communities under increasingly challenging conditions. As traditional funding models come under pressure, philanthropy's role in shaping a resilient and sustainable media ecosystem has never been more important.

At this event, Alliance magazine will explore what sustainable, long-term funding looks like and how public-interest media can thrive when reimagined alongside philanthropy.