The Mcgraw Center offers grants up to $15K + editorial support for experienced journalists producing deeply reported enterprise or investigative stories with a strong business, financial, or economic angle. 🔗 Deadline Oct. 13:

💫 NEW! @tahtone.bsky.social is an award-winning journalist that's demonstrated the power of using historical archives to expose systemic injustices imposed on Indigenous communities. Ahtone will lead a workshop on Indigenous data & colonial archives during #GIJC25.

📣 Calling professional journalists who cover rare diseases. @nationalpress.bsky.social is offering a week of free online training, & up to $2,000 in grants to cover travel expenses and time in executing a rare disease project of fellows' choosing. Apply by Oct 12.

Veiled ownership. Hidden vessels. Global risk. Sayari Labs is hosting a masterclass on shadow fleets on Oct 2, which will share how to unmask the networks behind these maritime threats. Learn more:

While we prepare for the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, we’re excited to share the details of more speakers from an esteemed line-up of journalism veterans, data gurus, and subject matter experts. 🔗

🗳️ GIJN 2025 Board Elections are now open! Join us in guiding the GIJN's future by nominating 3 regional reps + 4 at-large directors. Your voice matters. 🔗 Full details:

Journalism pioneer @mariaressa, famed economist @JosephEStiglitz, and UN Rwanda Tribunal prosecutor Charles Adeogun-Phillips headline the top experts on #GIJC25's program. 🔗 Explore more:

Investigating revolutions, coups, and military regimes in Africa is no easy task. Fortunately, GIJN's recent webinar with experienced journalists shares stories, strategies, and solutions from the field. ▶️ Watch here:

Real journalism makes a real difference. Today, on #WorldNewsDay, join GIJN, WAN-IFRA, and many others in celebrating the power of independent, fact-based news. ⬇️ Share the stories that moved you this year — and show why #FactsMatter. 🔗 worldnewsday.org?utm...

In Haiti, journalists face daily violence – and often become targets themselves. Yet GIJN member @ayibopost.bsky.social continues to be a vital home for fearless reporting. 📝 By Annie Hylton 🔗

Apply for the Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship at Harvard. Work on projects addressing digital transformation, from new revenue models to reporting tools. ✨ Open to US & international journalists. 📌 Deadline: Dec 1 (Intl) / Jan 31 (US):

Across Vietnam and Laos, massive durian orchards have sprung up to feed neighboring China. Here the @pulitzercenter.org looked into the hidden costs:

📣 GIJC Speaker Series @inkyfada.bsky.social’s Malek Khadhraoui explores how collaboration and innovative tools help overcome repressive regimes and limited access to information. Hear more at #GIJC25. 🔗 Sneak peek:

“Stay curious, be patient, be humble, and protect your independence. That is your most valuable asset.” — Malek Khadhraoui, publishing director of @inkyfada.bsky.social told GIJN. More:

“The Salt Path” was a bestselling memoir that was turned into a hot ticket film starring Gillian Anderson. But after a tipoff, this reporter wondered if everything was quite as it seemed:

🛰️ When global tools fall short, African journalists innovate. From preserving fragile protest footage in Nigeria to using drive-through videos & drone footage for verification, community-rooted strategies from @witnessorg.bsky.social & others fill global gaps. 🔗

🌟 #GIJC25 in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24! @mariaressa.bsky.social delivers the opening keynote, joined by 300+ speakers, including two Nobel laureates & an African legal expert. 📢 GIJC25 program is live – explore sessions & keynotes: https://twp.ai/ImqDv6 📝 Register: https://twp.ai/E6Ayj2

GIJN's recent round-up of the best in recent data journalism features stories on Russia’s military equipment losses, Pacific deep-sea mining, a Paralympic swimming champion, and Chile’s data center building boom. 🔗

💫 NEW! The global nonprofit @witnessorg.bsky.social seeks to address one of the biggest data gaps in the digital verification landscape: the dependence on tools-based methods that lack local knowledge. Learn more:

Reporter’s Guide to Detecting AI-Generated Content This guide offers journalists a new detection tool and seven advanced techniques for spotting probable AI-generated content. Learn more:

📚GIJN's Stories of the Week • @apublica.org & others unravel Big Tech's influence. • @bellingcat.com investigates strikes on 2 vessels in Tunisian waters. • @grist.org reports on a diesel refiner buying tallow linked to ranches fined for deforestation. More: https://twp.ai/9PViEG

Shape the future of investigative journalism! GIJN’s 2025 Board Elections are open. We’re electing 3 regional reps (Europe, Asia/Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa) + 4 at-large directors. 🔗 Learn more & nominate:

Millions were moved by a bestselling memoir by Raynor Winn called, "The Salt Path." And then came the film. But investigative reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou uncovered cracks in the memoir’s tale after a crucial tipoff. 🔗

✨ #GIJC25 Special Events Beyond investigative sessions, enjoy a Malaysian-inspired welcome reception, cultural showcases (henna, pewter art & more), and the Gala Dinner & Awards night. 🔗 Explore: https://twp.ai/9PVlCX

“We are trying to tell the truth of Haiti — not only for Haitians, but also for people abroad — so they can understand the complexity of the situation.” – @ayibopost.bsky.social journalist Wethzer Piercin tells GIJN. Read more about this GIJN member:

💫 NEW! Being a journalist in Haiti means not only witnessing daily violence but also being a potential target. Nonetheless, one news outlet – GIJN member @ayibopost.bsky.social – remains a home for those who refuse to stop reporting. 📝 Annie Hylton Learn more:

🌍 Want to help guide the future of GIJN? Nominations are now open for our 2025 Board Elections! We’re selecting 3 regional reps (Europe, Asia/Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa) + 4 at-large directors. 🔗 Details:

🛠️ GIJN's Tips & Tools: • @henkvaness.bsky.social’s tool detects probable AI generated images. • Sayari will show how to use records to investigate shadow fleets. • Apply for @journalismfund.bsky.social's cross-border, environmental investigation grants. More: https://twp.ai/9PViF6

🔎🌿 Discover hidden environmental data! On Oct. 14, join this webinar from @pulitzercenter.org to learn about web scraping for investigations — no coding required. Explore data on deforestation, pollution, licenses, and much more:

Registration for the 2025 Mental Health in Journalism Summit is currently ongoing. The summit, now in its second edition, will feature two full days of sessions in English (Oct. 9–10) and one in Spanish (Oct. 8). 🎟️ Register here: https://twp.ai/9PVlFa

Press freedom lawyers from the Asia Pacific: Apply by Sept 26 for @mediadefence.bsky.social’s Litigation Surgery on Freedom of Expression in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 18–20, alongside #GIJC25. 🌟 Fully funded travel, accommodation & GIJC tickets. 🔗 https://twp.ai/9PVlAp

🇮🇹 #DIG2025: «Targets» kicks off Sept 24–28 in Modena! With 100+ talks, screenings, concerts, workshops & more, this year’s edition promises a packed program. Full details & tickets:

⏳ Countdown to #GIJC25! Join 300+ speakers, including two Nobel laureates & an African legal expert, Nov 20–24 in Kuala Lumpur. 📢 GIJC25 program released – check out sessions & keynotes: https://twp.ai/ImqDup 📝 Secure your spot: https://twp.ai/E6Ayil

Press freedom lawyers in Asia Pacific – don’t miss this! 📅 Apply by Sept 26 to join @mediadefence.bsky.social’s Litigation Surgery on Freedom of Expression, Nov 18–20 in Kuala Lumpur, held alongside #GIJC25. Travel, lodging & GIJC tickets included. 🔗 https://twp.ai/9PVlAn

Laos is a black box for information due to strict government control, making it difficult to collect evidence, refine a hypothesis, and steer an investigation. Nonetheless, @pulitzercenter.org dove deeper in their months-long environmental investigation:

🕊️ Nominate a courageous whistleblower for the 2026 Ellsberg Award. Honoring those who disclose information that enhances public debate and strengthens democracy. 🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 26, 2025. ⬇️ Submit nominations here: https://twp.ai/9PVlEy

💫 NEW! As part of its Ground Truths collaborative project, a group of @pulitzercenter.org-sponsored journalists uncovered how foreign agribusiness companies are impacting Laos. 🔗 More:

This fall, truth, power & storytelling under pressure take center stage at #DX25 in Washington, D.C. We’re honored to support this gathering of courageous journalists & filmmakers. Explore the Symposium schedule: https://twp.ai/9PVlAb

Investigating revolutions, coups, and military regimes in Africa is no easy task. Fortunately, GIJN's recent webinar with experienced journalists shares stories, strategies, and solutions from the field. ▶️ Watch here:

Four GIJN team members — Emilia Díaz-Struck, Sandrine Rigaud, Olga Simanovych & @nikoliaapostolou.bsky.social — will be at the iMEdD Forum in Athens. Don’t miss: 🔍 Investigative Journalism Masterclass 🌡️ Investigating Extreme Heat 🤔 Navigating the age of doubt Agenda: https://twp.ai/9PWGhD

"Since the conference will take place in Malaysia this time, it will be especially interesting to listen, observe, learn, and share with colleagues from the other side of the world." – #GIJC25 Speaker and https://twp.ai/E6AqPc Co-Founder, Joseph Poliszuk. More: https://twp.ai/9PVbDY

🎉 Welcome @sandrinerigaud.bsky.social as GIJN’s new Program Director! With award-winning investigations & global expertise, she’s ready to help us empower watchdog journalism worldwide. 🔗 https://twp.ai/9PVmcD

🌟 #GIJC25 in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24! Two Nobel laureates, an African legal expert, and 300+ speakers join 150+ sessions. 📢 GIJC25 program is live – explore panels, workshops & top speakers: https://twp.ai/ImqDwZ 📝 Register now: https://twp.ai/E6AykV

🌍 @coveringclimatenow.org announced the winners of the 2025 #CCNowAwards! From 1,200+ entries across 50 countries, judges honored outstanding climate reporting in 14 categories and the Journalists & Emerging Journalists of the Year. 🔗

🚨 @mdrnetorg.bsky.social is live! This new initiative from @vitaactivaorg.bsky.social, funded by #PressForward, aims to strengthen the resilience of US journalists & newsrooms. Take part in their mental health survey & help shape support for the profession: https://twp.ai/9PVl8i

🌟 #GIJC25 in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 20–24! Two Nobel laureates, an African legal expert, and 300+ speakers join 150+ sessions on investigative journalism. 📢 Full program out now – explore panels, workshops & more: https://twp.ai/9PVjXj

Calling press freedom lawyers in the Asia Pacific! ‼️ Deadline extended: Apply by Sept 26 to join @mediadefence.bsky.social’s Litigation Surgery on Freedom of Expression, Nov 18–20 in Kuala Lumpur, alongside #GIJC25. Travel, lodging & GIJC tickets will be covered. https://twp.ai/9PVl8a

🚀 This just in! RNW Media has launched the Digital Transformation Assessment, a free tool to help independent media navigate change. Get a 17-page report with your Digital Transformation Score & practical next steps. 🔗 Try it:

The #IPIWoCo25 lineup is here! Dive into panels, workshops, lightning talks, awards & partner events with 100+ speakers from 75+ countries. See what’s happening at the @globalfreemedia.bsky.social Congress in Vienna, Oct 23-25. Register now: https://twp.ai/9PVVma

🚨 Freelancers! Need support for your investigative work? Apply for the @ire.org Freelance Fellowship: Up to $4K + 1-year IRE membership. 🗓️ Deadline: Sept 29.