Ranks press freedom conditions in 180 countries across five indicators: political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context, and safety.

One of the most comprehensive global surveys of news consumption, trust, and willingness to pay. Covers media in 47+ countries annually.

Tracks internet freedom across 70+ countries: censorship, surveillance, and online rights. Overlaps significantly with conditions for digital journalism.

Global monitoring of press freedom, journalist safety, media pluralism, and the economic conditions facing news organizations worldwide.

Industry data on the global news publishing sector: circulation, revenue, digital growth, and market trends across 70+ countries.

Interactive map of global philanthropic funding flows filtered for media. Track which foundations fund media development, where grants go, and how totals trend over time.

Successor to Abernathy's news deserts research. Tracks U.S. newspaper closures, news desert counties, and the shifting landscape of local news ownership.

Estimates the number of local journalists working in each U.S. state and congressional district. Essential data for the policy case.

Annual survey of nonprofit news organizations in North America. Revenue trends, staffing, audience growth, and the financial health of the sector.

UN agency leading on press freedom, journalist safety, and media development policy globally.

Platform for the protection of journalism and safety of journalists. Monitors media freedom alerts across member states.

Cross-country research and policy recommendations on media pluralism, platform regulation, and news sustainability.

Multilateral fund supporting independent media in low- and middle-income countries. Backed by governments and foundations.

International initiative developing governance frameworks for the global information space. Home of the High-Level Panel.

World Association of News Publishers. Industry body representing 18,000+ publications across 120 countries.

Global press freedom advocacy. Publishes the annual World Press Freedom Index ranking 180 countries.

Defends press freedom worldwide. Tracks journalist imprisonments, killings, and legal threats.

Global network of editors and media executives defending press freedom and promoting quality journalism.

International organization defending freedom of expression and information. Named for Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Global literary and free expression community. Campaigns for writers and journalists imprisoned or persecuted for their work.

Supports freelance journalists worldwide with grants, training, and emergency assistance in dangerous environments.

World's largest organization of journalists, representing 600,000 members in 140+ countries. Advocates for labor rights and press freedom.

Global Forum for Media Development. Network of 200+ organizations coordinating media support, fundraising guidance, and sector advocacy.

Danish nonprofit supporting media in conflict zones and fragile states. Focuses on journalist safety, media law, and institutional capacity.

Oxford-based center publishing the annual Digital News Report, one of the most comprehensive global survey of news consumption and trust.

Harvard Kennedy School center studying media, politics, and public policy. Key research on local journalism sustainability.

Columbia Journalism School center focused on technology, journalism, and digital media innovation.

Harvard-based foundation supporting journalism through fellowships, Nieman Reports, and the Nieman Journalism Lab.

Media and Journalism Research Center. European hub studying journalism startups, funding models, and public-interest media trends.

Public Interest Journalism Initiative. Australian research body tracking outlet closures and advocating for media policy reform.

European University Institute center publishing the Media Pluralism Monitor across EU and candidate countries.

Coalition behind the LJSA. Tracks legislation and publishes the Local Journalist Index.

Network of 450+ nonprofit newsrooms. Publishes the annual INN Index on sector health and growth.

Northwestern research project tracking U.S. newspaper closures and news deserts. Successor to Abernathy's research.

Venture philanthropy fund investing in local news organizations. Provides multi-year funding plus business strategy support.

Helps newsrooms build sustainable reader revenue through donations, memberships, and audience engagement strategy.

Local Independent Online News Publishers. Community and resources for independent digital news entrepreneurs.

BBC's international development charity. Uses media and communication to reduce poverty and support governance in 30+ countries.

Germany's leading media development organization. Supports journalists, media outlets, and regulatory frameworks in 60+ countries.

International nonprofit supporting independent media in 100+ countries. One of the largest media development organizations globally.

Dutch nonprofit supporting journalists and media in 40+ countries, especially in conflict zones and restrictive environments.

Canal France International. French media development agency supporting journalism capacity in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

International Center for Journalists. Provides training, fellowships, and technology tools to journalists in 180+ countries.

Charitable arm of Thomson Reuters. Provides free legal assistance, journalism training, and coverage of under-reported stories.

Media Development Investment Fund. Provides loans, equity, and technical support to independent media in challenging markets.

Global philanthropic organization funding independent media, civic empowerment, and data rights.

Major U.S. funder of journalism innovation, local news, and media technology research.

One of the largest private funders of independent media and press freedom organizations globally.

Funds media development as part of broader governance and global development work, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Supports investigative journalism, press freedom, and media accountability through grants and the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.

U.S. Congress-funded foundation supporting democratic institutions worldwide, including independent media in restrictive environments.

Craigslist founder's philanthropic fund. Major donor to journalism schools, press freedom organizations, and local news initiatives.

Platform-funded program supporting newsroom innovation, digital skills, and revenue diversification globally.