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Global Press reporters uncovered urgent, underreported stories that matter. From exposing the life-altering effects of health-worker migration in Zimbabwe to revealing the hidden risks of lithium mining in Argentina, our powerful coverage informed readers and inspired action worldwide. Here are a few must-read stories from 2024:
Human traffickers in Sri Lanka threaten to sell women into brothels if they don't do as they're told. This is the story of Selvaruban and other women who were recruited by traffickers with false promises of well-paying and desirable jobs, and how they got away.
By Thayalini Indrakularasa, Global Press Sri Lanka
People in northwest Argentina let lithium mining companies onto their land. They didn’t expect to lose their water sources in the process. This story explores the tension between global demand for green energy and the environmental and social costs borne by indigenous and rural populations.
By Lucila Pellettieri, Global Press Argentina
A cross-border reporting team investigated the rise in mpox infections among children in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its spread to neighboring Uganda. Despite a surge in cases, Ugandan officials instructed Global Press Journal to disregard information from health workers at the border — but the team refused, breaking global news from the border.
By Apophia Agiresaasi, Nakisanze Segawa and Noella Nyirabihogo
An award-winning media visionary with over two decades of experience, Krista has built an extraordinary career with industry powerhouses like NPR’s Morning Edition and United Press International. From 2013 to 2019, she played a transformative role at Global Press, spearheading some of our most impactful and resonant reporting. Now, Krista returns to Global Press to implement our new editorial strategy. Her leadership promises to amplify our mission and deliver journalism that shapes the global conversation.
At Global Press, every photograph tells a story — each one a unique, powerful narrative.
Captured by our team of local women journalists, these powerful images resonate deeply, spark meaningful connections and inspire action, transforming stories into catalysts for change.
In 2024, Global Press was honored to win the Best News Website award at the Webby's for our investigation into press freedom around the world.
We were asked to present one of the Webby's famous "5-word speeches" at the awards ceremony. Here's what we had to say.
At Global Press, every story finds its audience. We craft tailored distribution strategies for each story to ensure we reach the people who need our stories most.
With a network of dozens of hyperlocal, national and international partners, our stories are delivered through the most impactful mediums — enabling target audiences to drive meaningful change.
Radio
From rural communities in the heart of DRC’s conflict
zones to remote Haitian towns in need of greater access to information, we
build local radio partnerships that allow us to serve rural and
low-connectivity communities.
Print Media
Partnering with national and community newspapers
allows us to reach large national audiences and specific communities
in our coverage countries and beyond; magazine partnerships enable us to
reach niche expert audiences.
Online Media
In addition to GlobalPressJournal.com, we also
served dozens of international online media outlets, like Gogo.mn,
Mongolia’s largest online news site, and Animal Politico, one of
Mexico’s largest political publications.
Newsletters
Global Press partners with issue-specific
newsletters to equip experts and advocates with the
locally sourced information they need on the topics we cover.
Global Press relies on a robust network of partners to connect with non-traditional and non-English-speaking audiences — often the people who need our reporting the most.
Distributing news through partnerships helps expand its reach and impact, ensuring it connects with diverse and often underserved audiences. At Global Press, we collaborate with dozens of partners across various platforms to increase access to accurate information, counter misinformation, and empower communities to be more informed and resilient.
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In 2024, we launched our first certificate program, training 104 women journalists in our signature narrative-change techniques. This wildly successful program set the stage for a new chapter in our training programs.
More than 100 women from 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa participated in the first Narrative Change Techniques certificate program. United by a shared passion for storytelling, they embraced the chance to connect across diverse cultures and advance their journalism careers, creating a powerful network of changemakers.
Here's what a few of our program graduates had to say about working with Global Press:
The emphasis on balanced, representative, and locally focused sources resonated with me, especially incorporating diverse voices to enhance the relevance and trustworthiness of a story. This can, at first reading, seem rather a leap of faith in moving away from being solely reliant on such established sources as the UN or WHO, but this is exactly the kind of challenge to think outside the box I appreciate. The idea of leveraging my proximity and local access to bring in a variety of voices feels empowering — like playing a part in changing the story to one that is even more inclusive and authentic.” — Theresa Moses, Nigeria
[Global Press’] expertise and dedication to fostering an environment of ethical journalism was evident throughout the training sessions. I found the knowledge on ethical dilemmas and real-world case studies particularly insightful. They not only challenged my thinking but also equipped me with valuable tools to navigate complex situations ethically. I'm truly grateful for how the training has positively influenced my attitude and confidence as a journalist.” — Jemila Dawa, Ethiopia
I plan on making use of everything I learned because my perspective on newswriting has changed. I want to apply narrative change [techniques] in every story I publish because I agree it's the perfect way to tell other people's stories.
— Evelyne Adwoko, Uganda
Our reporting drives change — from swift action by policymakers in Nepal to holding the UN accountable for a critical statistical error — our reporting inspired people to take concrete actions to improve the communities that we cover.
Birth Certificates for Children in Nepal
A local policymaker took
swift action when he read our coverage about single women migrant workers
struggling to obtain birth certificates for their children.
Correcting the Record on HIV in Zambia
When a Global Press reporter
uncovered a major error in a UNAIDS report that vastly overstated the number of
children living with HIV, we worked to set the record straight.
Global Press journalism is routinely cited by governments and some of the world’s most influential institutions.
These citations amplify the impact of local journalism, turning it into a catalyst for meaningful change at both local and global levels.
Academic citations demonstrate that our reporting is trustworthy and grounded in reality, reinforcing our role as a reliable source of information.
South Africa’s Stellenbosch University cited our coverage of palm oil prices in DRC in their research on how the Congolese palm oil industry was performing.
Belgium’s Ghent University cited our coverage of pregnant teens in Uganda being expelled from schools in their analysis of education and abortion.
Finland’s Savonia University of Applied Sciences cited our autism awareness coverage in Nepal in their global study of children under 7 with autism around the world.
Governments and institutions referencing local journalism can lead to tangible actions, including policy reforms, funding allocation or targeted interventions.
USAID cited our coverage of the increase in Nepali migrants going to South Korea in a policy brief on safeguarding migrant workers in Asia.
The European Union Agency for Asylum and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada cited our coverage of forced marriages in DRC.
UKAID cited our coverage of the role green energy programs play in fighting hunger in a desk review of Uganda’s refugee response plan.
Professional journal citations bring global attention to local issues, potentially attracting international support, partnerships and resources to address challenges.
The Journal of Social Encounters cited our coverage of police violence in Uganda in an article about underlying factors contributing to violence against police in African countries.
The Journal of Physical Activity and Health cited our coverage of Mongolian parents advocating for more child-friendly spaces in an article about sedentary behavior in preschool-aged children.
The Small Wars Journal cited our investigation into impunity in Mexico, where 93% of crimes go unreported, in an article about money laundering.
Looking ahead to 2025
In 2024, as we celebrated 18 years of exceptional women-led reporting, we came together to reflect on our work and redefine the role of our journalism in a rapidly changing world.
Driven by our audience’s needs, we made bold innovations: empowering women journalists to lead on today’s most critical stories, expanding our training programs and creating a groundbreaking news product designed to help our unique audiences navigate these turbulent times.
Embarking on a journey towards organizational change required innovation, transparency, and a deep commitment to our mission — to create a more informed and inclusive world.
Participants: In partnership with our board of directors, we formed a 20-member task force representing each internal department and region of the world where we operate.
Process: Over seven months, the task force held workshops, formed working groups, and developed new processes and strategies to enhance our impact and elevate our news product.
Our mission — to create a more informed and inclusive world — guided every decision we made.
As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to elevate women journalists, ensure accuracy and live by the core values that have driven us for nearly two decades: dignity, diversity, transparency and excellence.
These are some of the changes you can look forward to in 2025:
Global Press produces explanatory and investigative journalism to boost audience engagement and our impact. We now focus our coverage and training programs on three of the most-pressing topics of our time — civil liberties, global health and the environment. Within these three topical focus areas, Global Press will publish in-depth verticals that explore specific, timely aspects of each topic.
Civil Liberties
Investigate the systems, policies, and power dynamics that shape
individual and collective freedoms and rights.
Global Health
Examine the systems, policies, and inequalities that impact health
outcomes and access worldwide.
Environment
Explore relationships between people, ecosystems, and policies,
highlighting challenges and solutions for a sustainable future.
Global Press journalism has always been unique. Now, we've sharpened the criteria that define a Global Press story.
These components create essential reading for our audience, enabling them to better understand the world and their places in it.
Revelatory
Introduces a concept or reality that is not widely
known or understood.
Exclusive
Shares a story or perspective that other news agencies
have not.
Hyper-local sourcing
Informed by people, research and data at
the site of the news.
Global context
Connects the importance of the story to the rest
of the world.
Past, present and future
Considers current and future impacts as
well as historical context.
Cross-border emphasis
Highlights the interconnectivity of
pressing global issues.
Global Press now offers three powerful career pathways for more women journalists in more places. All Global Press journalism will continue to be produced by local women reporters who have completed our robust training programs to become experts in their coverage areas.
An investigative home for enterprising women journalists.
Supported by Global Press’ rigorous editorial process and Duty of Care programs, these senior journalists produce original series and investigations for local and international audiences.
A unique learning and cross-border reporting opportunity.
Fellows work together in a global cohort to produce revelatory cross-border journalism on some of the most challenging issues of the day. Utilizing a two-year learning program, fellows become powerful contributors to global conversations.
Learning and reporting opportunities for women journalists everywhere.
Global Press now offers certificate programs, offering our renowned training programs to thousands of women journalists worldwide. Certificate holders can contribute to our Reporting Network and elevate the coverage of key issues in their own newsrooms.
Introducing two-year fellowships for women journalists to cover civil liberties, global health and the environment.
During the fellowship, reporters from a global cohort take part in a robust learning track and publish vertical-specific stories within a specialized team.
Coming in 2025
Reporting Shifting Democracies in 2025
Across the world,
democracy is changing. But why? Starting in February 2025, a team of 10
exceptional women journalists, all living in regions where democracy is
undergoing significant shifts, will collaborate to explore this critical
question.
Together they will investigate the underlying factors driving changes in political systems and examine how these shifts influence global security, economic development and so much more.
We created certificate programs to bring topical reporting skills to women journalists outside our own newsroom.
From university students to women journalists in newsrooms around the world, program graduates will improve reporting in their newsrooms and can contribute to the Global Press Reporting Network. Certificate programs will be offered to reporters in the U.S. for the first time.
Coming in 2025
Narrative Change Certificate
Piloted in 2024, our successful
Reporting Certificate in Narrative Change Techniques is back in 2025. This
unique program offers tangible training on how reporters can alter
dominant and harmful narratives to transform how audiences understand the
world. It will be offered to J-school students and women journalists
around the world.
Shifting Democracies Certificate
The Shifting Democracies
Certificate Program will be offered to women journalists in key global
locations in 2025 where democracy coverage is essential. Graduates will
have topical expertise on this issue and will be invited to contribute to
the Global Press Reporting Network, working alongside the reporters in the
fellowship cohort.
Global Press has long prioritized serving hard-to-reach audiences in some of the least-covered parts of the world. We’ll continue to serve these multilingual audiences via radio, print and online partnerships in 2025.
Now, we’re adding new news products and more mainstream partnerships to ensure our stories reach engaged citizens, policy makers, educators and movement builders in new focus geographies, including the US.
Who is the Global Press audience?
We serve two distinct audiences — hyperlocal and international — each with unique needs and ways of engaging with the news. Both demand relevant, accurate, and compelling content, but their perspectives and consumption habits differ significantly. Meeting the needs of both requires cultural sensitivity and adaptable storytelling.
Hyperlocal Audiences
Our hyperlocal audiences in our
coverage countries include policymakers, educators, movement builders,
and engaged citizens in the countries we cover. These readers have a
personal connection to the stories and prioritize trustworthy, timely
and actionable information. We reach them through local radio,
television, print and online partnerships.
International Audiences
Our international readers, who
reside outside of our coverage countries, seek accurate, insightful
reporting from journalists with local access. They value stories that
expand their awareness of global issues, shaping their views on
international and domestic issues. We reach them via
GlobalPressJournal.com, newsletters, social media and partnerships with
major media outlets.
By tailoring content and distribution to the needs of each audience, we ensure impactful storytelling that resonates locally and globally.
From topical newsletters to industry-specific newsletters and interactive learning content for readers, we’re building a new suite of custom news products to deliver timely, tailored and accessible content through preferred channels, fostering reader engagement and brand loyalty.
Coming in 2025
Shifting Democracies Newsletter
Launching this Spring, our weekly
newsletter will deliver original reporting on how and why governments are
transforming worldwide. With in-depth explainers, expert columns, and
historical context, it will unpack complex systems and illuminate global
trends for international readers eager to grasp the far-reaching implications
of shifting democracies.
From targeted violence to cyber threats, journalists face growing risks everyday. The decision to push into increasingly authoritarian contexts and serve larger audiences required us to push our award-winning Duty of Care program to the next level.
Duty of Care is a robust and inclusive security program that honors the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, digital, and legal security.
Our Duty of Care program is specifically designed for local women reporters in our coverage locations. This unique program trains reporters to prioritize risk mitigation in their reporting practices, and protects reporters with strong newsroom safety and security policies and protocols.
Duty of Care has been central to the ethos and operations of Global Press since inception in 2006.
Being a journalist is more dangerous than ever. Our reporters and reporting fellows live in challenging environments where covering a specific topic increases risks for all reporters, especially women.
Coming in 2025
Enhanced security monitoring and support
Global Press is
expanding its Duty of Care team to ensure our ability to monitor more
places, perform risk assessments and support more women journalists in
more places.
Increased capacity for crisis support
Global Press is
increasing our capacity to provide trauma and acute incident support to
our network of journalists. New partnerships will also bolster crisis
management and response.
Expanded mental health support
From ensuring that each
reporter has local mental health resources, insurance and access to the
Global Press Wellness Network, we’ve added even more wellness and mental
health resources.
