Through a diverse collective of participating organizations from different countries, the program will foster cross-border journalistic investigations as well as an exchange of ideas that will significantly contribute to the advancement of solutions journalism in Europe.
Solutions journalism critically investigates and explains how people attempt to solve problems that affect society, taking existing limitations into account. Maldita.es already applies the principles of solutions journalism in sections such as Maldito Clima, and in different projects and initiatives such as La Dudoteca, a platform where citizens can ask questions and obtain answers backed by verified experts, via the WhatsApp chatbot, or through the various materials, resources, and training programs offered by Maldita Educa.
What will Maldita.es do during the program?
Maldita.es will take part in various activities, including journalistic investigations, training programs, fellowships, and mentorships.
Through this network, Maldita.es will gain access to new tools and knowledge to further deepen its work in solutions journalism. In addition, it will collaborate closely with leading European media outlets in the practice of constructive and solutions journalism, sharing experiences and fostering cross-border journalistic collaboration.
Who is part of the SoJo Europe program?
The SoJo Europe program also includes: RADAR Magazine (Italy), Ekonews (Czech Republic), Radio FM99 (Lithuania), Vers Beton (Netherlands), Slow News (Italy), Rubryka (Ukraine), Mensagem de Lisboa (Portugal), Scena9 (Romania), and Lavialibera (Italy).
Who is funding the project?
With financial support from the European Commission, the project has been launched by Transitions (Czech Republic) in collaboration with Journalismfund Europe (Belgium), the Constructive Institute (Denmark), and The South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (Albania).
How much will Maldita.es receive to carry out the project?
In these first months, Maldita.es will take part in two investigations, for which it will receive a total of €13,897.10.