40 Years Empowering Truth
ICFJ marks its 40th anniversary this year, at a time when trustworthy journalism is more needed than ever. Elections in 81 countries, AI-powered disinformation and rising authoritarianism are all reminders why journalism matters.
At ICFJ, we know “it takes a journalist.” And that’s why we are so proud of the journalists in our vibrant global network – 177,000+ strong – and the impact they have had and continue to have. For 40 years, ICFJ has built skills, provided opportunities and fostered connections in support of their vital work.
Explore their stories below and add your own. Join the conversation with the hashtag #ICFJ40.
ICFJ gave me my first formal training in journalism – what questions to ask, how to frame them, and how to write investigative pieces that would start difficult conversations.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Journalist, Oscar-winning filmmaker and ICFJ Knight Award winner, Pakistan
ICFJ Voices
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Our Trailblazing History
Over the years, ICFJ has remained ahead of the trends to ensure that journalists can provide the highest quality coverage that holds the powerful to account.
Founded
in 1984 by Tom Winship, Jim Ewing & George Krimsky to share knowledge with their peers
Aided
the rise of independent journalism in the former East bloc after the Berlin Wall fell
Trained
a new generation of South African journalists for the post-Apartheid era
Launched
IJNet to provide resources to journalists, now reaching 180,000+ per month
Helped
U.S. and Arab journalists combat stereotypes after 9/11
Started
the first Global Business Journalism master’s program in booming China
Supported
the first mobile news service in the poorest rural regions of India
Trained
the first network of African health journalists to cover deadly diseases like Ebola
Built
new business models for independent news startups in the Americas
Mobilized
journalists in 70+ countries to cover COVID-19, with training in five languages
Equipped
journalists in and around Ukraine to cover the Russian invasion and war crimes
Published
research used by newsrooms to protect women journalists from online violence
Seeded
innovative projects to deepen trust between journalists and their communities
Enabled
3,500+ journalists to fight disinformation using AI and other methods
I am so thankful to ICFJ for its unwavering support. It has come at a crucial time, when my organization and Philippine democracy are struggling to survive.
Maria Ressa
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Founder, Rappler, and ICFJ Knight Award winner, Philippines
Meet our Network
The support from ICFJ helped us to actually make the lives of our reporters safer.
Roman Anin
Founder, IStories and ICFJ Knight Trailblazer and ICFJ Knight Award winners, Russia