From political pressures and financial woes to algorithm-driven falsehoods, 2024 tested the limits of public interest media. Fondation Hirondelle met these challenges by adapting content, formats, and methods to maintain trust and relevance with its audiences.
2024 was another difficult year for journalism. Press freedom came under increasing pressure—through legal, political and physical threats—especially in regions marked by conflict or authoritarian drift. At the same time, the accessibility of artificial intelligence tools fuelled large-scale disinformation, making it harder than ever for people to distinguish fact from fiction. For independent media like ours, these challenges were compounded by persistent funding constraints, demanding adaptability and resilience so that Fondation Hirondelle’s journalists and partners could continue in their mission to provide spaces for dialogue and reliable journalism that informs, includes, and empowers.
Our Annual Report, also available in digital format, highlights what we implemented throughout 2023 — with key figures, powerful images, and personal testimonies