The Thomson Foundation is a UK-based media development organization that has worked globally for over 60 years, including in Uganda, supporting ethical journalism and media sustainability.

About the Thomson Foundation

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  Mission: To empower journalists and media organizations to deliver trustworthy, independent information.

  
  


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  Core Focus Areas:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Innovating for Growth: Helping media adapt and grow in the digital age.

    
    
  
  
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    Supporting Journalists: Offering tools and training to journalists, especially in challenging environments.

    
    
  
  
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    Effective Communication: Training communicators to engage audiences meaningfully.

    
    
  
  
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    Connecting Communities: Bridging civil society, media, and government sectors to solve major societal challenges.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Approach

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  Thomson Talks: Encourages excellence in journalism through mentoring and thought leadership.

  
  


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  Thomson Learning: Offers in-person and digital learning (via platforms like Journalism Now and messaging apps).

  
  


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  Thomson Advisory: Provides consultancy in media sustainability and strategic development.

  
  

Work in Uganda

While the page you referenced does not include Uganda-specific projects directly, the Thomson Foundation has operated in several African countries, often focusing on:

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  Combating misinformation

  
  


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  Training journalists on digital tools

  
  


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  Strengthening local media outlets

  
  


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  Collaborating with civil society organizations

  
  
  
  
  
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    Visit their website: www.thomsonfoundation.org

    
    
  
  
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    Contact them directly:
    ? enquiries@thomsonfoundation.org
    ? 6 Greenland Place, London, NW1 0AP, UK