CORRECTIV.Exile

• Exiled media professionals and journalists: Individuals forced to leave their home countries due to persecution, censorship, or threats to their safety and who continue to work in media and journalism.
• Activists: Those who are engaged in advocating for democratic values, human rights, and social change and who have had to flee their countries due to their activism.
• Intellectuals and individuals facing oppression: This includes a broad range of individuals who face persecution due to their intellectual or professional activities and need support in integrating into host communities while continuing their work.

1. Tailored Support: Receive guidance to create sustainable media models and integrate them into newsrooms while maintaining independence.
2. Capacity Building: Access professional development and training programs to enhance skills and generate income independently.
3. Resources and Infrastructure: Access necessary resources, technology, and infrastructure for media production.
4. Collaboration and Networking: Engage in spaces for discussion, knowledge exchange, and partnership building with exile groups, stakeholders, and host communities.
5. Advocacy Support: Amplify voices and advocate for democratic values through facilitated dialogue and community mobilization.
6. Sustainable Business Models: Develop revenue-oriented approaches and secure funding from various foundations and grants.
7. Cultural Preservation: Preserve cultural identity and empower members to thrive in new environments through storytelling platforms.
8. Integration and Social Cohesion: Promote social cohesion and understanding between home and host communities, aiding in smoother integration.

The projects under the CORRECTIV.Exile are partly funded by the JX Fund, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM), Evens Foundation and The U.S. Russia Foundation (USFR) and also from CORRECTIV’s core budget. Our work is made possible by private donors and institutional supporters such as foundations who share our vision of creating a community-driven space for exiled media professionals and journalists to foster their democratic participation. We present our financing transparently. You can support us with a donation here.

• Expertise and Experience: CORRECTIV is Germany’s first non-profit investigative newsroom. It has a strong track record in supporting exiled journalists and media projects. Its expertise ensures tailored and effective support for members.
• Community-Centered Approach: The initiative creates a supportive, community-driven environment that fosters democratic participation and integration into host societies.
• Sustainability and Independence: CORRECTIV.Exile helps members develop sustainable media models and revenue streams, reducing reliance on donors and sponsors.
• Professional Development: Members can access comprehensive training, capacity building, and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and careers.
• Networking and Collaboration: The network facilitates collaboration with other exiled groups, stakeholders, and host communities, fostering partnerships and trust.
• Advocacy and Amplification: CORRECTIV.Exile provides platforms for exiled journalists and activists to amplify their voices, advocate for democratic values, and contribute to positive societal change.
• Integration and Social Cohesion: The initiative promotes social cohesion by connecting exiled communities with their host societies, helping them integrate while preserving their cultural identity.
• Proven Success: CORRECTIV has successfully launched and supported exile media projects like #ÖZGÜRÜZ and Radio Sakharov, demonstrating their capability to help exiled journalists thrive.