About

We support, strengthen and develop journalism in Europe

Our aim is that every journalist and news organisation benefits from an EJC programme or initiative.

The European Journalism Centre (EJC) foundation is an independent Dutch non-profit based in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

We aim to strengthen European journalism and media by connecting journalists and media to new ideas, providing grants and skills development, supporting innovation and producing resources, training and events.

What makes the EJC unique

We connect and inspire people and communities through experiences, events, and channels.
Interconnected approach with grantmaking plus:We financially support and fund storytelling and innovation through grants and fellowships, and we improve skills through training, knowledge sharing, and coaching.
We have the most extensive reach within European journalism and media, and communicate with over 50,000 journalists and media. We actively engage and communicate about programmes, results (successes and failures), outputs, and best practices in journalism and our work.
EJC embraces innovation and positive changes within the industry and is optimistic about the many exciting developments across the media landscape regarding new business models, formats, and technology. We aspire to be an essential resource and provide future insights so journalism and media can innovate and flourish. Reimagining journalism is key.

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Testimonials

"The EJC has been a truly transformative force for my work - through international networks with like-minded peers and memorable conferences, and as a helpful firewall enabling innovative funding initiatives."

Christina Elmer

Board of Netzwerk Recherche
"I can’t overstate how important the connections provided by EJC projects have been, yielding job roles, collaborations and opportunities for personal development."

John Crowley

Director, Headlines Network
"As someone who has always felt on the outside in this industry of insiders, what the EJC has given me that I prize above all else is access and community."

Eliza Anyangwe

Managing Editor, As Equals
"The commitment of the EJC to bring front-and-centre innovative ideas and change-makers is unparalleled in Europe and has been, for me, a constant source of personal and professional growth."

Thomas Seymat

Digital journalist, Euronews

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