NGO / civil society
Free Press Unlimited
Free Press Unlimited supports media workers at risk around the world, including individual journalists and media outlets in exile. Its Reporters Respond programme provides emergency and legal support, and psychosocial support is part of all the help it gives.
Support offered
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Relocation support Support in host country Emergency funds Grants Relocation funds Equipment replacement
A global fund provides non-structural support to media workers, including emergency funds, grants for projects, relocation funds and equipment replacement. Free Press Unlimited has also given core support to media in exile through its projects – Radio Dabanga, for example, was set up with Free Press Unlimited and is now independent.
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Support in host country Legal representation Trial monitoring Legislation and public policy advocacy
Lawyers and legal advice, depending on availability, as well as trial monitoring and advocacy on legislation and public policy.
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Support in host country Courses Guides and toolkits Network building Digital safety training
Online courses through Totem, an online learning resource. The need for other training is assessed for each project.
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Relocation support Support in host country Mental health
Psychosocial support is a key part of all the support Free Press Unlimited provides.
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Relocation support Support in host country Physical security Digital and cyber security Technical support Advocacy Monitoring and reporting of threats
Support varies from project to project. Free Press Unlimited has helped journalists to establish themselves in new countries, to relocate, and to join media outlets in their new country.
Priorities
No countries are prioritised: the global fund covers Asia, Latin America, Europe and Africa. Risk is assessed case by case.
Works with
Journalists in Distress network
This information was last reviewed in July 2026. Always check eligibility and current availability with the organisation directly.