Overview
The Institute for Citizen Journalism (ICJ) was founded by a group of active journalists and citizen activists in Vancouver, Canada, as an independent non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality and integrity of journalism internationally. ICJ provides research support, journalism expertise, and innovative, accessible platforms for citizen journalists.
ICJ provides civil society with the tools and resources necessary to voice their efforts more effectively and to facilitate the cohesion of open, accountable and critical grassroots journalism.
ICJ aims to bridge the gap between the mainstream media and the people’s stories by enabling members of civil society to gain access to a broader media skills and platforms and use these mechanisms more effectively to express their voices.
Ultimately, ICJ connects citizen journalists from around the world, building a stronger network of committed reporters to achieve a healthier, better informed society and prepare this new press to face the challenges of tomorrow.
