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Posting in English and German.
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📧 dw.com/akademie-newsletters
💡 The Media Development Think Tank: dw.com/freedom
DW Volontariat 2026/2027
Wir stellen den neuen Volontärsjahrgang vor und lassen sie erklären, warum manche sich ein Leben ohne Printmedien oder ihre Schlafmasken nicht vorstellen können – und andere einen kritischeren Umgang mit sozialen Medien fordern.
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Wir stellen den neuen Volontärsjahrgang vor und lassen sie erklären, warum manche sich ein Leben ohne Printmedien oder ihre Schlafmasken nicht vorstellen können – und andere einen kritischeren Umgang mit sozialen Medien fordern.
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DW Volontariat 2026/2027: Sie sind da!
Im Januar haben die neuen Volontärinnen und Volontäre ihre Ausbildung bei der DW begonnen. Hier erzählen sie, warum sie ohne Schlafmaske und Printmedien nicht leben können - und kritischeren Social-Me...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
DW Volontariat 2026/2027
Wir stellen den neuen Volontärsjahrgang vor und lassen sie erklären, warum manche sich ein Leben ohne Printmedien oder ihre Schlafmasken nicht vorstellen können – und andere einen kritischeren Umgang mit sozialen Medien fordern.
akademie.dw.com/de/dw-volont...
Wir stellen den neuen Volontärsjahrgang vor und lassen sie erklären, warum manche sich ein Leben ohne Printmedien oder ihre Schlafmasken nicht vorstellen können – und andere einen kritischeren Umgang mit sozialen Medien fordern.
akademie.dw.com/de/dw-volont...
Wie können syrische Medien nach dem Sturz des Assad-Regimes Vertrauen gewinnen?
Auf unserer gemeinsamen Veranstaltung mit @giz.de in Berlin wurde deutlich, wie wichtig eine gemeinsame, faktenbasierte Realität als Grundlage für demokratische Prozesse ist.
Journalistin Aber Saady hielt die Keynote.
Auf unserer gemeinsamen Veranstaltung mit @giz.de in Berlin wurde deutlich, wie wichtig eine gemeinsame, faktenbasierte Realität als Grundlage für demokratische Prozesse ist.
Journalistin Aber Saady hielt die Keynote.
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Wie können syrische Medien nach dem Sturz des Assad-Regimes Vertrauen gewinnen?
Auf unserer gemeinsamen Veranstaltung mit @giz.de in Berlin wurde deutlich, wie wichtig eine gemeinsame, faktenbasierte Realität als Grundlage für demokratische Prozesse ist.
Journalistin Aber Saady hielt die Keynote.
Auf unserer gemeinsamen Veranstaltung mit @giz.de in Berlin wurde deutlich, wie wichtig eine gemeinsame, faktenbasierte Realität als Grundlage für demokratische Prozesse ist.
Journalistin Aber Saady hielt die Keynote.
We feel that community media, which report in local languages and create strong bonds with their communities, deserve a special mention in our #YearInReview.
One example is Muy Waso - which works to strengthen independent media as well as Media and Information Literacy across Latin America.
One example is Muy Waso - which works to strengthen independent media as well as Media and Information Literacy across Latin America.
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We feel that community media, which report in local languages and create strong bonds with their communities, deserve a special mention in our #YearInReview.
One example is Muy Waso - which works to strengthen independent media as well as Media and Information Literacy across Latin America.
One example is Muy Waso - which works to strengthen independent media as well as Media and Information Literacy across Latin America.
#YearInReview
The course "Increasing Media Literacy Among Elderly People" that was launched in fall 2025 helps Ukrainian seniors navigate the internet safely.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/ai-fakes-and-disinformation-ukrainian-seniors-are-learning-to-identify-both/a-74443186
The course "Increasing Media Literacy Among Elderly People" that was launched in fall 2025 helps Ukrainian seniors navigate the internet safely.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/ai-fakes-and-disinformation-ukrainian-seniors-are-learning-to-identify-both/a-74443186
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
#YearInReview
The course "Increasing Media Literacy Among Elderly People" that was launched in fall 2025 helps Ukrainian seniors navigate the internet safely.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/ai-fakes-and-disinformation-ukrainian-seniors-are-learning-to-identify-both/a-74443186
The course "Increasing Media Literacy Among Elderly People" that was launched in fall 2025 helps Ukrainian seniors navigate the internet safely.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/ai-fakes-and-disinformation-ukrainian-seniors-are-learning-to-identify-both/a-74443186
For more than a year, independent journalists have covered anti-government protests in Serbia, one of the largest grassroots movements in Europe in decades. At the same time, there was a record number of press freedom violations.
#YearInReview
Read more: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-74373795
#YearInReview
Read more: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-74373795
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
For more than a year, independent journalists have covered anti-government protests in Serbia, one of the largest grassroots movements in Europe in decades. At the same time, there was a record number of press freedom violations.
#YearInReview
Read more: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-74373795
#YearInReview
Read more: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-74373795
Do you have any new year's resolutions? ✨🌈
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Do you have any new year's resolutions? ✨🌈
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
Trauma-informed journalism isn’t only about how we report on others. It’s also about how we care for those doing the reporting.
Looking back on 2025, journalists in the Middle East have faced a huge undertaking to inform their audiences. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73325855
Looking back on 2025, journalists in the Middle East have faced a huge undertaking to inform their audiences. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73325855
January 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Trauma-informed journalism isn’t only about how we report on others. It’s also about how we care for those doing the reporting.
Looking back on 2025, journalists in the Middle East have faced a huge undertaking to inform their audiences. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73325855
Looking back on 2025, journalists in the Middle East have faced a huge undertaking to inform their audiences. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73325855
A new year is all about starting new things. That's why we have a learning platform for Pakistani journalists to learn new skills!
The multilingual platform allows journalists to easily access dozens of courses. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73226739
The multilingual platform allows journalists to easily access dozens of courses. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73226739
January 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
A new year is all about starting new things. That's why we have a learning platform for Pakistani journalists to learn new skills!
The multilingual platform allows journalists to easily access dozens of courses. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73226739
The multilingual platform allows journalists to easily access dozens of courses. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-73226739
Empowering youth to use their voice is one of the things that we are passionate about. Podcasts are another.
That’s why we put out a manual on how to facilitate your own PodcasTraining for young people. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/podcast-training-manual/a-72629199
That’s why we put out a manual on how to facilitate your own PodcasTraining for young people. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/podcast-training-manual/a-72629199
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Empowering youth to use their voice is one of the things that we are passionate about. Podcasts are another.
That’s why we put out a manual on how to facilitate your own PodcasTraining for young people. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/podcast-training-manual/a-72629199
That’s why we put out a manual on how to facilitate your own PodcasTraining for young people. #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/podcast-training-manual/a-72629199
Uzbekistan has long been a valued DW Akademie partner in Central Asia. While citizens have increasing access to information, the media landscape still faces significant challenges.
With support from the @bmz.de and the EU, we work on projects to develop media and journalism skills in the country.
With support from the @bmz.de and the EU, we work on projects to develop media and journalism skills in the country.
December 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Uzbekistan has long been a valued DW Akademie partner in Central Asia. While citizens have increasing access to information, the media landscape still faces significant challenges.
With support from the @bmz.de and the EU, we work on projects to develop media and journalism skills in the country.
With support from the @bmz.de and the EU, we work on projects to develop media and journalism skills in the country.
2025 has been another hard year for Ukraine’s kids — growing up to the sound of air raid sirens.
That’s why media tailored for them matters: to inform, educate, and distract.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/producing-news-for-kids-in-ukraine/a-72850954
#YearInReview #Ukraine #MediaForGood
That’s why media tailored for them matters: to inform, educate, and distract.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/producing-news-for-kids-in-ukraine/a-72850954
#YearInReview #Ukraine #MediaForGood
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
2025 has been another hard year for Ukraine’s kids — growing up to the sound of air raid sirens.
That’s why media tailored for them matters: to inform, educate, and distract.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/producing-news-for-kids-in-ukraine/a-72850954
#YearInReview #Ukraine #MediaForGood
That’s why media tailored for them matters: to inform, educate, and distract.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/producing-news-for-kids-in-ukraine/a-72850954
#YearInReview #Ukraine #MediaForGood
We are taking a moment during our #YearInReview to see what lies ahead. AI was the main topic for journalists, with some singing its praises and others with doomsday predictions. What does it mean for the future of media and information literacy?
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are taking a moment during our #YearInReview to see what lies ahead. AI was the main topic for journalists, with some singing its praises and others with doomsday predictions. What does it mean for the future of media and information literacy?
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
#YearInReview: A spark of hope in the fight against disinformation
At this year's DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, Tamar Kintsurashvili accepted the 2025 DW Freedom of Speech Award.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/survive-and-thrive-tamar-kintsurashvili/audio-73135944
At this year's DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, Tamar Kintsurashvili accepted the 2025 DW Freedom of Speech Award.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/survive-and-thrive-tamar-kintsurashvili/audio-73135944
December 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#YearInReview: A spark of hope in the fight against disinformation
At this year's DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, Tamar Kintsurashvili accepted the 2025 DW Freedom of Speech Award.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/survive-and-thrive-tamar-kintsurashvili/audio-73135944
At this year's DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, Tamar Kintsurashvili accepted the 2025 DW Freedom of Speech Award.
https://akademie.dw.com/en/survive-and-thrive-tamar-kintsurashvili/audio-73135944
Looking back at our #YearInReview, we had some great conversations. At the @journalismfestival.com, we spoke with Hamadou Sitane Sy, a journalist, media founder and trainer from Senegal, who is looking to the future of journalism.
Read the full interview: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-72596244
Read the full interview: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-72596244
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Looking back at our #YearInReview, we had some great conversations. At the @journalismfestival.com, we spoke with Hamadou Sitane Sy, a journalist, media founder and trainer from Senegal, who is looking to the future of journalism.
Read the full interview: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-72596244
Read the full interview: https://akademie.dw.com/en/a-72596244
#YearInReview
👋On April 10, we launched DW Akademie's website in Arabic!
🗣️With Arabic now in the mix, users can find information on our work in six languages.
➡️ https://akademie.dw.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9/s-30868
👋On April 10, we launched DW Akademie's website in Arabic!
🗣️With Arabic now in the mix, users can find information on our work in six languages.
➡️ https://akademie.dw.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9/s-30868
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#YearInReview
👋On April 10, we launched DW Akademie's website in Arabic!
🗣️With Arabic now in the mix, users can find information on our work in six languages.
➡️ https://akademie.dw.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9/s-30868
👋On April 10, we launched DW Akademie's website in Arabic!
🗣️With Arabic now in the mix, users can find information on our work in six languages.
➡️ https://akademie.dw.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9/s-30868
#MILMonday's #YearInReview✨
In June, we spoke to MIL expert Arminas Muse about why using games to teach media and information literacy can be so effective.
He was a part of the team that developed an MIL escape room for Ukrainian youths.
akademie.dw.com/en/arminas-m...
In June, we spoke to MIL expert Arminas Muse about why using games to teach media and information literacy can be so effective.
He was a part of the team that developed an MIL escape room for Ukrainian youths.
akademie.dw.com/en/arminas-m...
December 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#MILMonday's #YearInReview✨
In June, we spoke to MIL expert Arminas Muse about why using games to teach media and information literacy can be so effective.
He was a part of the team that developed an MIL escape room for Ukrainian youths.
akademie.dw.com/en/arminas-m...
In June, we spoke to MIL expert Arminas Muse about why using games to teach media and information literacy can be so effective.
He was a part of the team that developed an MIL escape room for Ukrainian youths.
akademie.dw.com/en/arminas-m...
#YearInReview ✨
In January this year, we welcomed a fresh group of “DW Volos” to kick off their 18-month trainee journey with us. ✈️ 🎥
Happy holidays to all our trainees, both old and new, and good luck to all on your journalistic endeavors! 🎄
In January this year, we welcomed a fresh group of “DW Volos” to kick off their 18-month trainee journey with us. ✈️ 🎥
Happy holidays to all our trainees, both old and new, and good luck to all on your journalistic endeavors! 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#YearInReview ✨
In January this year, we welcomed a fresh group of “DW Volos” to kick off their 18-month trainee journey with us. ✈️ 🎥
Happy holidays to all our trainees, both old and new, and good luck to all on your journalistic endeavors! 🎄
In January this year, we welcomed a fresh group of “DW Volos” to kick off their 18-month trainee journey with us. ✈️ 🎥
Happy holidays to all our trainees, both old and new, and good luck to all on your journalistic endeavors! 🎄
DW Akademie has strengthened its presence in Ukraine since 2014, promoting free expression, media viability and balanced reporting. We support Ukraine's public broadcaster and other independent media outlets, enabling them to provide reliable information to the population during the ongoing war.
December 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
DW Akademie has strengthened its presence in Ukraine since 2014, promoting free expression, media viability and balanced reporting. We support Ukraine's public broadcaster and other independent media outlets, enabling them to provide reliable information to the population during the ongoing war.
Hey Podcasters! 🎙️
As we gear up for 2026, we want your input for our #PodCircle newsletter. Five quick questions. No heavy lifting.
👉 Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW5vq1R9sBQwWfFIfnuFe1kCCgGoCdvhNLN9olsbWbaTN4Cw/viewform?usp=header
#YearInReview
As we gear up for 2026, we want your input for our #PodCircle newsletter. Five quick questions. No heavy lifting.
👉 Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW5vq1R9sBQwWfFIfnuFe1kCCgGoCdvhNLN9olsbWbaTN4Cw/viewform?usp=header
#YearInReview
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hey Podcasters! 🎙️
As we gear up for 2026, we want your input for our #PodCircle newsletter. Five quick questions. No heavy lifting.
👉 Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW5vq1R9sBQwWfFIfnuFe1kCCgGoCdvhNLN9olsbWbaTN4Cw/viewform?usp=header
#YearInReview
As we gear up for 2026, we want your input for our #PodCircle newsletter. Five quick questions. No heavy lifting.
👉 Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW5vq1R9sBQwWfFIfnuFe1kCCgGoCdvhNLN9olsbWbaTN4Cw/viewform?usp=header
#YearInReview
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Your ideas deserve the spotlight! ⭐️
Share your concept for an interactive session at #GMF26 under the theme "Journalism out loud". Join us in Bonn, June 23–24, 2026, and help shape the future of journalism. Submit by February 15.
More details: dw.com/p/55ciV
Share your concept for an interactive session at #GMF26 under the theme "Journalism out loud". Join us in Bonn, June 23–24, 2026, and help shape the future of journalism. Submit by February 15.
More details: dw.com/p/55ciV
December 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Your ideas deserve the spotlight! ⭐️
Share your concept for an interactive session at #GMF26 under the theme "Journalism out loud". Join us in Bonn, June 23–24, 2026, and help shape the future of journalism. Submit by February 15.
More details: dw.com/p/55ciV
Share your concept for an interactive session at #GMF26 under the theme "Journalism out loud". Join us in Bonn, June 23–24, 2026, and help shape the future of journalism. Submit by February 15.
More details: dw.com/p/55ciV
The annual MEDIA LOVES TECH competition's top prize went to the AI-powered platform DJO. The start-up focuses on simplifying transcription, translation and content creation for Tunisian journalists to work more effectively in Derja, a local dialect.
Congrats! akademie.dw.com/en/a-75134414
Congrats! akademie.dw.com/en/a-75134414
An AI platform wins top MEDIA LOVES TECH prize
The annual MEDIA LOVES TECH competition draws innovative media start-ups. This year’s prize went to the AI-powered platform DJO that simplifies transcription, translation and content creation for Tuni...
akademie.dw.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The annual MEDIA LOVES TECH competition's top prize went to the AI-powered platform DJO. The start-up focuses on simplifying transcription, translation and content creation for Tunisian journalists to work more effectively in Derja, a local dialect.
Congrats! akademie.dw.com/en/a-75134414
Congrats! akademie.dw.com/en/a-75134414
Russian disinformation is a problem wherever it shows up. But how does it fare in Mongolia, one of the least populated countries on earth?
Surprisingly well, it seems.
Read the article and first study on Russian #disinformation in #Mongolia here: akademie.dw.com/en/a-75207517
Surprisingly well, it seems.
Read the article and first study on Russian #disinformation in #Mongolia here: akademie.dw.com/en/a-75207517
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Russian disinformation is a problem wherever it shows up. But how does it fare in Mongolia, one of the least populated countries on earth?
Surprisingly well, it seems.
Read the article and first study on Russian #disinformation in #Mongolia here: akademie.dw.com/en/a-75207517
Surprisingly well, it seems.
Read the article and first study on Russian #disinformation in #Mongolia here: akademie.dw.com/en/a-75207517
Gamification against disinformation: Our pop-up escape room combines games on
🛜 cybersecurity,
🤖 AI literacy,
😶🌫️ disinformation and propaganda.
At Plattform Wiederaufbau Ukraine's conference, Minister @reemalabali.bsky.social explored the escape room. Our work in Ukraine is supported by @bmz.de.
🛜 cybersecurity,
🤖 AI literacy,
😶🌫️ disinformation and propaganda.
At Plattform Wiederaufbau Ukraine's conference, Minister @reemalabali.bsky.social explored the escape room. Our work in Ukraine is supported by @bmz.de.
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Gamification against disinformation: Our pop-up escape room combines games on
🛜 cybersecurity,
🤖 AI literacy,
😶🌫️ disinformation and propaganda.
At Plattform Wiederaufbau Ukraine's conference, Minister @reemalabali.bsky.social explored the escape room. Our work in Ukraine is supported by @bmz.de.
🛜 cybersecurity,
🤖 AI literacy,
😶🌫️ disinformation and propaganda.
At Plattform Wiederaufbau Ukraine's conference, Minister @reemalabali.bsky.social explored the escape room. Our work in Ukraine is supported by @bmz.de.
@unesco.org's new World Trends Report shows how urgent it is that that we protect media freedom worldwide!
DW Akademie contributed an analysis on advancing journalism through #dialogue.
Dive deeper here: https://akademie.dw.com/en/discussion-paper-we-need-to-talk-about-dialogue/a-73967163
DW Akademie contributed an analysis on advancing journalism through #dialogue.
Dive deeper here: https://akademie.dw.com/en/discussion-paper-we-need-to-talk-about-dialogue/a-73967163
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
@unesco.org's new World Trends Report shows how urgent it is that that we protect media freedom worldwide!
DW Akademie contributed an analysis on advancing journalism through #dialogue.
Dive deeper here: https://akademie.dw.com/en/discussion-paper-we-need-to-talk-about-dialogue/a-73967163
DW Akademie contributed an analysis on advancing journalism through #dialogue.
Dive deeper here: https://akademie.dw.com/en/discussion-paper-we-need-to-talk-about-dialogue/a-73967163
We’re preparing new #surviveandthrive podcast episodes and your input matters.
What’s on your mind about:
🎙️Polarization of both societies and media audiences,
🎙️Measuring success and what it means for media outlets today,
🎙️Censorship and creative ways to navigate it?
What’s on your mind about:
🎙️Polarization of both societies and media audiences,
🎙️Measuring success and what it means for media outlets today,
🎙️Censorship and creative ways to navigate it?
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re preparing new #surviveandthrive podcast episodes and your input matters.
What’s on your mind about:
🎙️Polarization of both societies and media audiences,
🎙️Measuring success and what it means for media outlets today,
🎙️Censorship and creative ways to navigate it?
What’s on your mind about:
🎙️Polarization of both societies and media audiences,
🎙️Measuring success and what it means for media outlets today,
🎙️Censorship and creative ways to navigate it?