Focus
Afghanistan: Supporting Investigative Reporting & Civil Society
Years active: 2017-2018
Project Purpose
To encourage a culture of constructive public debate and critical thinking in Afghanistan by developing a networked and professionalised local media sector across platforms that values in-depth reporting and promotes good governance and the rule of law.
Brief Summary
The project will identify and work with a cadre of Afghan journalists and related NGOs to build strong nationwide local media capacity, sharing learning and expertise around the need for greater accountability. It will establish a network of peer support for trained journalists (especially women) and targeted organisations to produce high-quality and critical content supporting the related goals of building capacity in the media sector and civil society to improve governance, accountability, and rule of law.
Afghan Media Criticised for Frivolous Content
Broadcasters warned against undermining Afghan values.
Families Flee IS in Northern Afghanistan
Aid agencies under pressure to provide food, shelter and education to those seeking refuge.
Presidential Backing for Afghan School Initiative
Cost-effective mud brick buildings could accommodate many more students.
Overnight Ban on Telecoms in Afghan Provinces
Insurgents order shut down to avoid being tracked by security forces.
Anger Over Payment Delays to Families of Fallen Afghans
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
Afghanistan: Action Pledged On Taleban School Takeover
Officials vow to address concerns over insurgent influence on education.
Afghanistan: Cautious Welcome for Renewed Night Raids
Recent strikes led by special ops teams deemed a success.
Historical Treasures of Afghanistan Squandered
Poor security and neglect mean that local sites risk being lost forever.
Afghanistan: Female Prisoners Jailed Far From Home
Lack of facilities in Kunar province means inmates are forced to serve their sentences elsewhere.