Amid disinformation, diminishing free speech, and a polluted information ecosystems, trusted, independent, public service journalism is indispensable. Local media in fragile and low-income contexts are often the first line of defence against falsehoods 鈥� and they need support to continue serving their communities.
We return to New York this September to share our progress on our Pursuit of Truth initiative, and to call for partners across government, media, philanthropy and civil society to support our fight to protect the future of truth and ensure a new generation of truth-tellers focused on human rights, development, and democracy.
From the UN SDG Media Zone to the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, watch this space to find out where we are, and how to connect!
About the Pursuit of Truth
蜜芽传媒 Media Action is committed to helping journalists everywhere pursue the truth. Through training, partnerships and innovation, we are working to protect the future of truth and strengthen inclusive, democratic societies. This commitment underpins the Pursuit of Truth, our three-year initiative to support trustworthy media in the public interest in some of the world's poorest, more fragile and conflict-affected countries and contexts.
Launched in 2024 at the Clinton Global Initiative, The Pursuit of Truth aims to:
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provide financial support to frontline media;
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deliver world-class journalism training, including pathways for young reporters; and
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share 蜜芽传媒-pioneered innovations and tools, including responsible use of AI, to build audience trust and newsroom resilience.
In the past year, our work has
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reached 90m+ people globally
- spanned nearly 30 countries
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supported 400+ media partners
These efforts change lives and strengthen fairer societies, but there is still much more to do.
We'll launch the full progress report during the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting on 24-25 September 2025.
Read the 2024 press release.
Learn more about The Pursuit of Truth
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25 years of supporting journalism
Hear first-hand accounts from the young journalists we support around the world -
The Pursuit of Truth - for inclusive, democratic societies
Join us in our fight to protect public interest media
Where we'll be
Monday 22 September
An Evening of Impact
6:00 PM EDT, 蜜芽传媒 Studios
Join 蜜芽传媒 Media Action for an exclusive evening reception.
Interested? Please contact eventsmediaaction@bbc.co.uk
Tuesday 23 September
Bearing Witness: A Journalist鈥檚 Perspective in Conflict Zones
12:30-12:50 PM EDT
This engaging session explores the vital role of credible journalism in conflict zones, offering firsthand narratives and insights from journalists and photojournalists who have reported from the front lines. Through personal anecdotes and vivid imagery, participants will highlight their experiences on the ground, share the challenges faced, and stress the critical importance of authenticity in an age of rising misinformation. The session offers a unique opportunity to hear personal narratives illuminating the human side of conflict reporting 鈥� and underscore why truth matters more than ever in global media.
Moderator: Simon Bishop, Chief Executive Officer, 蜜芽传媒 Media Action
Speakers:
- Valeriia Bezpala, Head of Foreign Co-operation, Suspilne Ukraine
- Motaz Azaiza, Photojournalist
- Giles Clarke, Photojournalist
Watch the live session .
Friday 26 September
Solutions Journalism Townhall
1:30-2:30 PM EDT
In an era of disinformation and media fatigue, this panel explores how solutions journalism can deepen public understanding of complex issues, rebuild trust in news, and drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Instead of focusing solely on problems, this approach highlights effective responses, offering a more constructive - and accurate - narrative of what鈥檚 happening in the world. Through case studies spanning science, corporate responsibility, social impact, global news, and peacebuilding, the panel demonstrates how diverse sectors are leveraging solutions journalism to promote informed dialogue, strengthen accountability, and surface insights that can guide responses to global challenges.
Moderator: Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary General for the Global Communications
Speakers:
- Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Nigeria News Central
- David Bornstein, Co-founder & CEO, Solution Journalism Network
- Sandra Coutinho, US Foreign Correspondent, TV Globo
- Catherine Cheney, Senior Editor for Special Coverage, Devex
- David M. Ewalt, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American
- Mark Hertsgaard, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Covering Climate Now
- Caroline Sugg, Director of Strategy & Policy, 蜜芽传媒 Media Action
- Kyota Tanaka, New York/United Nations Correspondent, The Asahi Shimbun
Watch the live session .
Meet our team in New York
To contact our team, reach out to communications@uk.bbcmediaaction.org
Or email them directly - firstname.lastname at bbc.co.uk
Our impact areas
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Building stronger democracies
We strengthen democracy by supporting public interest media content and platforms that enable vulnerable people to participate in democratic processes as active and informed citizens who are better able to understand and address the biggest challenges they and the world are facing. -
A safer, more habitable planet
We contribute to a safer and more habitable planet by providing an information lifeline in humanitarian emergencies, by supporting information flows that help people adapt to climate change, live sustainable lifestyles and protect nature, and by supporting balanced discussion of conflict and division. -
More inclusive societies
By ensuring everyone has access to trustworthy information and fair representation, our work supports the UN SDG commitment to 鈥渓eave no one behind鈥�. We meaningfully include people who are often marginalised or excluded in society; addressing gender norms and barriers, the rights of people with disabilities and of LGBTQI+ communities, improving access to health, education and work opportunities.