Together with journalists in exile, we want to find out how to help them continue their journalistic work in Germany and develop new opportunities for the future. Therefore, we arrange and finance counselling and training to facilitate professional activities in exile.
These offers can be used by media professionals in Germany, regardless of their origin, who had to leave their country due to oppression or persecution.
The selection of the offers depends on the individual needs and knowledge, as well as professional goals of the journalists. We see ourselves as an independent intermediary organisation through which journalists in exile in Germany have access to information and financial resources.
Professional training
The journalists have access to professional training courses and workshops in order to acquire further knowledge in the field of journalism.
As part of a fellowship, we can also provide a monthly financial subsidy for journalistic internships. This support contributes to the subsistence costs during the internship and enables accompanying training.
We also support the recognition of relevant documents such as academic degrees or other professional qualifications.
Language
The journalists have access to language courses that are relevant to their journalistic work.
Furthermore, we can cover the costs of translators and interpreters, which are required, for example, for writing articles or for accompanying therapy sessions or legal advice.
Law
The journalists have access to independent professional advice on legal matters. We finance consultations in the areas of labour law, asylum, and residence law and media law.
Professional exchange
In collaboration with Hostwriter, ECPMF facilitates ExileNet, a closed exchange platform for journalists and media workers in exile in Germany. Journalists who are currently in exile in Germany and interested in joining the network should reach out directly at exilenet@ecpmf.eu for further information.
Health
Journalists have access to suitable psychosocial support. We cover the costs for various therapy offers.
Equipment
We can financially contribute to the procurement of necessary journalistic equipment and other materials.
