Media support

Protect and support local and independent media.

Reliable, high-quality information is essential for a well-functioning democracy. The King Baudouin Foundation supports local media — particularly in regions where information is in short supply — to help them create a better picture of their local reality. We also promote investigative journalism to ensure important social topics are explored in depth.

We champion media that carry out in-depth research into social issues, and we support news media in areas where independent journalism is under pressure. We strive for the independence and continued existence of news media, so that they can keep fulfilling their crucial role in democratic society.