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Journalism Connect
 Rewiring Trust in Media

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This Indo-German Fellowship for Journalists takes the concept of trust as a starting point for a broad examination of the current media landscape in both countries. This becomes our point of departure to work towards rekindling a stronger sense of trust in media.

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Trust in Media

In an era of disinformation and shifting newsroom priorities, Journalism Connect fosters dialogue between emerging journalists from India and Germany on rebuilding trust in the media. Through networking, workshops, and collaborative knowledge-sharing, the fellowship will explore challenges such as declining trust in traditional media, AI-driven content creation, and the rise of misinformation. 

  

About the project

Any democratic society is inconceivable without trust. If citizens trust the media and the information they present, they can make informed decisions, actively participate in democratic processes. Trust is one of the most important resources in the 21st century: On what information can we rely? What makes a source reputable? AI applications can already generate seemingly authentic images and videos - what does this do to our trust in images? Why is there a continuous loss of trust in the media? 

The concept of trust forms the starting point for a broad examination of the fundamentals of information, media,  and journalism. In the fellowship, the topic of trust is addressed in various formats and in relation to different media and genres. Participants engage in interactive formats, including newsroom visits, meet-the-reporter sessions, and the co-creation of a "Knowledge Sharing Handbook". 

Timeline

  • March 2025
    Call for Applications for journalists from Germany and India
  • May – July 2025
    Online kick-off workshops; development of ideas for the Knowledge Sharing Handbook.
  • October/November 2025
    In-person-workshop in Delhi; finalization of the Handbook, followed by events in various cities across India
    • Oct 26 – Arrival in Delhi
    • Oct 27-31 – Workshop in Delhi: Co-creation of Knowledge Sharing Handbook
    • Nov 3-4 – Workshops in Bangalore, Kolkata and Pune
    • Nov 6 – Closing event in Delhi
    • Nov 7 – Departure

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