Impact Stories

Rescue workers and forensic police exhume bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 21, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. The bodies will be examined by forensic officials for possible war crimes. © Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

Ukraine: The Reckoning Project Reaches Millions

Testimonies form basis of articles and multimedia packages in world-renowned publications as well as a future resource of potential war crimes evidence.

24 Apr 23

The Association of Independent Press (API) in partnership with IWPR, gathered experts from Moldova to discuss how to enhance the country's resilience to disinformation, strengthen social cohesion and increase citizens’ awareness in the field of security. © API Moldova

Countering New Security Challenges in Moldova

Enhancing resilience requires the combined efforts of authorities, civil society and media.

21 Apr 23

A training session about Russian propaganda's roots and methods held by Tbilisi-based Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). IDFI is one of the three recipients of the investigative journalism grants provided by IWPR’s project Amplify, Verify, Engage: Information for Democratization and Good Governance in Eurasia (AVE). The project also supported Moldova’s Media Birlii and Ukraine’s Gwara Media to delve into Russia-fuelled narratives and their impact. © IDFI

Supporting Investigative Skills, Debunking Disinformation

IWPR projects build advanced fact-checking and analysis abilities among journalists in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

11 Apr 23

Decolonising Central Asia

Russian influence remains strong across fields including culture, economy and media consumption.

31 Mar 23

Participants at an IWPR Ukraine training on writing for the international media. © IWPR

Ukrainian Journalists Connect at IWPR Event

Workshop provides opportunity to network and share expertise away from the frontline.

27 Mar 23

At the training event in Chisinau, participants learned the basics of podcasting. © Lilia Zaharia

Moldova: Learning Key Skills to Counter Disinformation

Training events cover advanced fact-checking, conflict sensitive communication and open-source intelligence.

10 Mar 23

Ukraine: IWPR Emergency Medical Training

Odesa workshop provides journalists and rights defenders with key safety and security skills.

7 Mar 23

Rescue workers and forensic police exhume bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 21, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. The bodies will be examined by forensic officials for possible war crimes. © Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

The Reckoning Project: Ukraine Testifies

Project aims to help conflict journalists meet evidential standards that will allow their work to support future justice processes.

24 Jan 23

STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) career board game testing workshop organised by by IWPR partner TEKEDU. © TEKEDU

Moldova: Hire Me

Testing workshops explore a fun way to encourage girls to enter the IT sector.

19 Jan 23

Azerbaijan: Peacebuilding for Women

Training, mentorship and network-building contribute to creating a more equal and inclusive society.