Amid rampant speculation and misinformation, trustworthy information can calm volatile markets and guide investors and consumers. By exposing corruption, fraud, and regulatory problems, investigative reporting helps to reduce risks that destabilize markets.

In Ukraine, independent news site Liga.net expanded its coverage to shine a light on the war's impact on businesses and potential pathways to economic recovery.

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During the coronavirus pandemic, many people turned to trustworthy news sources.Timely, independent reporting kept people updated on the latest news and helped debunk online hoaxes when lives were on the line: explaining health risks, preventing contagion and delivering evidence-based vaccine information to the public.

As famine loomed in Gaza, independent media supported by IFPIM provided crucial on-the-ground reporting when misinformation and silence could have cost lives.
Outlets documented the collapse of food systems, the blockade of aid, and the dangers civilians face in queues for bread or clean water. An article by Al-Quds, a leading Palestinian daily reported that the lack of therapeutic nutrition as well as vaccine shortages-especially for polio- are worsening a malnutrition crisis that threatens children's physical and cognitive development, while raising urgent awareness of the humanitarian emergency.

Accurate information is a cornerstone of fair elections, so voters can make informed choices about their leaders. Media outlets provide fact-checked information in real time to combat election-related disinformation.

In Moldova, an undercover investigation by IFPIM grantee Ziarul de Gardă exposed a vote-buying operation orchestrated by foreign oligarchs and political allies during the 2025 presidential election.

From extreme weather events to debunking climate change deniers, media outlets across the Global South are covering the climate crisis from the frontlines. These stories of human impact spur policy and action - promoting public awareness, pressuring governments to deliver on solutions, and holding polluters accountable.

In-Depth Solomons from the Solomon Islands exposed how mining caused environmental degradation in one of the country's provinces, where nickel mines contributed to direct pollution of rivers and soil. Locals whose livelihood have been affected are struggling to find clean food and water, unable to fish or farm, with illnesses on the rise.

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El Surti has been covering climate change from different perspectives, including use of Paraguay's energy resources to power crypto farms-a non-environmentally friendly activity in the interior of Paraguay.
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Independent media outlets harness journalistic tools to expose human rights violations, promote a space for dialogue, and highlight abuses of power that can worsen inequalities. With an ear to the ground, reporters track rising tensions and can deescalate conflict by debunking rumors and false claims in high stakes situations. Without war reporting, information from conflict zones can be hard to verify and weaponized against civilians.

In Lebanon, grantees played a pivotal role in providing crucial daily updates during the cross-border conflict and practical safety information to communities across the country.

Many public interest media organizations are actively promoting pluralism and engaging with their communities. By doing so, they can amplify the needs and challenges facing the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, promoting mutual understanding.

Alongside an independent judiciary, independent media provides essential checks and balances to prevent governance failures. Independent reporting not only contributes to a vibrant public debate but also serves as a watchdog, holding public figures to account.