Independent media in Central America are under strain, yet new pathways for sustainability are taking shape. At ForoCAP, Thomson and @elfaro.net brought together journalists from across the region to discuss funding models that protect editorial independence. Read more: bit.ly/3LPRdBi

Meet the #TFYoungJournalist 2025 finalists: 🧵 👇

Day 2 of Journalism and AI: Building Resilient Newsrooms for the Future  wrapped up in Sarajevo with case studies, ethics debates & AI prompt-engineering labs. 🧵👇

Day 1 of Journalism and AI: Building Resilient Newsrooms for the Future in Sarajevo explored how #AI can support sustainable, ethical journalism. 💬 Key takeaway: innovation and integrity can - and must - go hand in hand. @cnti.bsky.social #JournalismAndAI #AIforViability

Thomson is proud to be a key contributor to @unesco.org's groundbreaking Media & Information Literacy Toolkit for Media. Join the launch panel live from Cartagena, Colombia 23 Oct | 15:50 (local time) 💻 Register to watch online: unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #GlobalMILWeek

📢 Announcing the three finalists for the #TFYoungJournalist Award 2025. Congratulations to Godwin Asediba, Wangu Kanuri and Tracy Bonareri Onchoke. Winner to be announced at @fpalondon.bsky.social Awards on 24th November. Read more: bit.ly/4n26njJ

The final four journalists to make it to the shortlist for #TFYoungJournalist 2025 🏆. Here's more about them and some of their stories.​.. 🧵👇 @fpalondon.bsky.social

#TFYoungJournalist 🏆 Award: Here are the latest four journalists to make the shortlist for 2025 and some of the stories they reported on. 🧵👇 @fpalondon.bsky.social

#TFYoungJournalist 🏆 Award: Here's more about the first 4 of the 12 Young Journalist Award candidates shortlisted and some of their stories... 🧵👇

We're excited to reveal this year's shortlist for the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 🏆: 📑 681 stories submitted 🧑‍💻 227 candidates 🌍 60 countries ✨ 12 outstanding journalists have made it through. Read about them: bit.ly/46x5U2N @fpalondon.bsky.social #TFYoungJournalist

📷 Celebrate #WorldPhotographyDay by enhancing your ethical photography skills with our free course, "The Photographer's Ethical Toolkit." Enrol now: bit.ly/4fSi0ay #EthicalPhotography

📣 On #InternationalYouthDay, we’re celebrating the talent and drive of the next generation of journalists. We received 227 entries from 60 countries for this year’s Young Journalist Award. That’s 681 news stories from journalists aged 30 and under!

🚨 FINAL CALL! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 to submit your entries for the Young Journalist Award 2025. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be recognised internationally & attend the FPA Awards gala in London! ⏳ Enter now: bit.ly/44zYvzX #Journalism #Opportunity #Awards @fpalondon.bsky.social

It’s the final few days to enter the Young Journalist Award 2025! Hear what these three previous winners had to say about their experience during the awards. Enter now: bit.ly/44zYvzX #Journalism #Competition #Opportunity #London #Awards @fpalondon.bsky.social

✨ “Being a finalist meant that my dedication and hard work as a young journalist were recognised and valued.” – Jamaima Afridi, former Young Journalist Award Finalist. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? bit.ly/44zYvzX 🧵👇 @fpalondon.bsky.social

⏰ Just 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 to apply for the 2025 Young Journalist Award! If you're 30 or under & reporting from a country with a GNI of USD20,000 or less, this is your chance to gain international recognition and join us in London for the FPA Awards gala. Apply now: 🔗 bit.ly/44zYvzX @fpalondon.bsky.social

"I encourage young journalists to apply because this competition can open the doors to so many opportunities." - Yara El Murr, YJA 2023 Winner ✨ Ready to visit top newsrooms and meet industry leaders in London? Apply now for the 2025 Young Journalist Award: bit.ly/44zYvzX @fpalondon.bsky.social

“The Young Journalist Award changed my life. That’s why I definitely encourage you to apply.” – Martín Leandro Amaya Camacho, Peru, YJA 2020 winner. Ready to take your journalism to the next level? bit.ly/44zYvzX 🧵👇 @fpalondon.bsky.social #Periodismo #Oportunidad #Premio #LatinoAmerica

🌟 ‘It was an incredible opportunity because I got to meet and network with journalists from across the world.' - @zuha.bsky.social , YJA 2023 Finalist 🌏 Imagine pitching your stories to top editors in London. Apply now for the 2025 Young Journalist Award: bit.ly/44zYvzX @fpalondon.bsky.social

📢 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! Submit your best work for the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to London — including visits to top newsrooms and a seat at the prestigious Foreign Press Association Awards gala. 🌍🗞️ Apply now: bit.ly/44zYvzX @fpalondon.bsky.social

🌟 Jamaima Afridi, YJA 2023 Finalist: ‘Being a finalist meant that my dedication and hard work as a young journalist were recognised and valued.' 🏆 How about experiencing the prestigious FPA Awards in London? Apply now for the Young Journalist Award 2025: bit.ly/44zYvzX @fpalondon.bsky.social

“[The Young Journalist Award] was such a confidence boost and so much motivation to keep pushing forward in my work and public service journalism”– Yara El Murr, 2023 winner ✨🧵👇

Young journalists, this is your chance to shine! Submit your stories for the Young Journalist Award 2025 by 1 August. Winners get an all-expenses-paid trip to London, including visits to top newsrooms. 🗞️ bit.ly/4k8811U #Journalism #Awards @fpalondon.bsky.social @gijn.org @icfjorg.bsky.social

The 2024 Young Journalist of the Year has been forced to stop reporting in #Afghanistan due to increasing risks under Taliban rule. Her award-winning work for @theafghantimes.com spotlighted the stories of women and girls, reported in secret, at great personal risk. Find out more: bit.ly/4nH5X3Y

"I want to encourage every young journalist, especially from marginalised communities, to apply for this opportunity." - Jamaima Afridi, YJA 2023 Finalist ✨ Ready to take the spotlight in London? Enter Thomson’s Young Journalist Award 2025 here: bit.ly/4k8811U #Journalism @fpalondon.bsky.social

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 — 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀’ 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 Whether you're investigating corruption or covering a protest, your device could be a gateway for surveillance. 🧵👇

⏳ Just 4 weeks left to get your entries in for the Young Journalist Award 2025! This is your chance to showcase your work on an international stage and visit some of the world's top newsrooms. 📝 Enter now: bit.ly/44zYvzX #YJA2025 #Journalism #Awards @fpalondon.bsky.social

🗞️ Ready to pitch your stories in London this year? Enter Thomson’s 2025 Young Journalist of the Year Award today: bit.ly/44zYvzX @fpalondon.bsky.social @theafghantimes.com @journoresources.org.uk @gfmd.info @arijnetwork.bsky.social @gijn.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social @journalismfestival.com

🕒 The clock is ticking! Submit your best stories for the Young Journalist Award 2025 by 1 August. Winners will have the chance to visit international newsrooms and attend the prestigious FPA Awards gala in London. Don't miss out! bit.ly/44zYvzX #YJA2025 #TFYoungJournalist @fpalondon.bsky.social

🌟 ‘[It] has enhanced my confidence as a young journalist.' - Somaiyah Hafeez, YJA 2024 Finalist. Fancy networking with top editors in London? Apply today for the Young Journalist Award 2025: bit.ly/4k8811U #TFYoungJournalist #Award #Journalism‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ @fpalondon.bsky.social

Você trabalha com pesquisa nas áreas de mídia, segurança ou comunicação? Se você conhece os desafios enfrentados pelo jornalismo independente no Brasil, esta é uma oportunidade para aplicar sua experiência e gerar impacto real no setor. 🧵👇

🚀 The Young Journalist Award 2025 is now accepting entries. Are you 30 or under and have a story that can change the world? 🌍 This is your moment! Submit your best work and get ready for a journey of a lifetime to the heart of journalism in London. 📝✨ bit.ly/4k8811U @fpalondon.bsky.social #Awards

¿Trabajas como investigador o investigadora en medios o áreas afines? Si conoces de cerca los desafíos del periodismo independiente en Colombia, esta es una gran oportunidad para aportar tu experiencia y generar impacto en el sector. 🧵👇

Висвітлення історій людей, які вимушено покинули свої домівки, потребує чутливого підходу та ретельної підготовки. 🧵👇 #WorldRefugeeDay #Journalism #Ukraine‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

في هذا اليوم الدولي للقضاء على العنف الجنسي في حالات النزاع، نسلّط الضوء على المسؤولية التي يتحمّلها الصحفيون عند تغطية قصص الناجين والناجيات. 🧵👇

Geopolitical tensions are rising from Ukraine to the Middle East. Our Telegram course Safety Advice: Nuclear Incident offers expert-led guidance for journalists on how to respond in the event of a nuclear incident, including a 5-point emergency checklist from ex-NATO commanders. 📲  t.me/TF26e_bot

Investigative journalists in the Western Balkans & Türkiye — submit your best 2024 work for the EU Award! 🏆 €10,000 national & regional prizes. Deadline: 16 June. Apply: bit.ly/4mTbSCA #EUAward2025 #InvestigativeJournalism #Journalism

📄 New report: Disarming Disinformation in the Media Our latest #ThomsonTalks report captures insights from the session at the Cambridge Disinformation Summit & explores what can be done across media, policy & tech to reduce the harms of disinformation. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/43HAHsf @jbs.cam.ac.uk

🐝 It’s #WorldBeeDay. We know bees play a vital role in the planet’s ecosystem, but as journalists, how do we make our audience engage with their story? Check out this quick guide to making your story relevant and try our free #TFEnvironment courses here: bit.ly/3kPEJwl #Environment #journalism

📱 Who do people in Eastern Europe trust more: journalists or influencers? Thomson’s new research with @mjrc.bsky.social explores how social media is changing how people consume news, engage with and perceive journalism. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4k64nXm #MediaTrust #Journalism #EasternEurope

🚨 Journalists in Western Balkans and Türkiye: The #EUAward2025 is open for applications! Did your 2024 investigation make waves? Now’s the time to enter - submit your stories with national or regional impact. 💶 €10,000 per category 📅 Deadline: 16 June 2025 👉 Apply: bit.ly/4kHrV4L

“𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀.” In this interview, Malala Yousafzai & Zahra Joya speak to Thomson about journalism under gender apartheid & the vital work of Rukhshana Media in reporting the oppression of women & girls in Afghanistan: bit.ly/42Q7dJF

“Rukhshana Media is one of the few platforms that is actually the voice of the Afghan women.” Malala Yousafzai speaks about the risks facing Afghan women journalists and why their work matters. 📰 Full interview with Malala & @zahrajoya.bsky.social out tomorrow. @rukhshanamedia.bsky.social

This World Press Freedom Day, Thomson reaffirms its commitment to support courageous journalists working in some of the world’s most challenging environments. 🧵 👇 #WorldPressFreedomDay #JournalismMatters

Disinformation has no single fix – agreed participants attending #ThomsonTalks during #CambridgeDisinformationSummit2025. The path forward lies in clearer communication, shared responsibility & cross-sector collaboration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S57M... @jbs.cam.ac.uk

We were proud to bring #ThomsonTalks to Cambridge University for #CambridgeDisinformationSummit. Our session explored the realities of tackling disinformation in the media—what works, what doesn’t, and why—with contributions from across journalism, academia, technology and policy. @jbs.cam.ac.uk

One of the many important and insightful sessions taking place at the Cambridge Disinformation Summit this week 👇 #disinformation #CambridgeDisinformationSummit

In a post-election Pakistan marked by political instability and safety threats, journalists investigated campaign promises and held elected officials to account while also increasing minority representation in the media. Read more in our 2024 Annual Review: www.thomsonfoundation.org/latest/findi...

Searching for the climate crisis link in every story. This #EarthDay tell stories that matter and enhance your impact with our #EnvironmentalJournalism courses, available in several languages, including Arabic, Spanish & English. Start learning: bit.ly/3kPEJwl @arijnetwork.bsky.social

At #ThomsonTalks at #CambridgeSummit2025, experts from media, academia, tech & policy will discuss what’s working, what’s not, and where we go from here. 📍 The Chatham House Rule applies—open, solutions-focused discussions. 📅 25th April | Cambridge University | By invitation only @jbs.cam.ac.uk