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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_row_inner el_class=”coloredBlock coloredBlock–green”][vc_column_inner el_class=”floatingColumn”][vc_column_text]In September 2024, Fondation Hirondelle launched a new project, M\u00e9SoCiR (Media for a Stronger Civil Society), aimed at supporting the advocacy capacities of Beninese civil society. With funding from the European Union, the project prioritises the circulation of independent, responsible and inclusive information, placing Beninese citizens at the heart of public debate.<\/p>\n

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Key Figures 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n

18 partner radio stations<\/strong>
\n23 media professionals trained in <\/strong>fact-checking<\/strong>
\n3 studies conducted (editorial, <\/strong>technical and management)<\/strong>
\n8 departments of the country <\/strong>covered<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Financial Volume 2024<\/h4>\n

53,034 CHF<\/p>\n

Sources of Funding<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Switzerland (Mandate via GFA)
\n\u2022 European Union
\n\u2022 Communication Partnership Contracts
\n\u2022 Switzerland (SDC Core Contribution)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MEDIA FOR A STRONGER CIVIL SOCIETY IN BENIN<\/h2>\n

Although Benin\u2019s thriving media landscape is made up of several media outlets, journalists must adapt to restrictive legislation and political interference that make their job more difficult. Self-regulation measures struggle to take hold, and poor working conditions can lead to self-censorship and threaten the independence of the media.<\/p>\n

As part of its new project in Benin, Fondation Hirondelle has developed key partnerships with FeRCAB (F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des Radios Communautaires et Assimil\u00e9es du B\u00e9nin), already a partner in a 2020\u20132021 multi-country Covid-19 anti-disinformation project; and Ek\u00f4lab, a laboratory for quality journalism in West Africa. Working closely with its partners, Fondation Hirondelle has set itself a twofold objective: firstly, to help local media work effectively with civil society organisations (CSOs) and report on the concerns of citizens, and secondly, to improve people\u2019s access to and participation in local media content focused on local development issues. This content includes programmes aimed at promoting gender equality and governance and raising awareness about climate and environmental change.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Fondation Hirondelle will pursue the M\u00e9SoCiR project with a training programme for FeRCAB radio stations on journalism techniques, content production and media management. More specific training sessions will be offered according to need\u2014particularly to women in FeRCAB\u2019s women\u2019s network and to partner CSOs\u2014on topics including the use of digital technology, advocacy, communication techniques, local development and gender. Media education workshops will be held for young people aged between 10 and 15 in order to raise their awareness of how information is used, media content production, and the role of independent, responsible and inclusive information.<\/p>\n

Project beneficiaries include the 18 FeRCAB radio stations, around 60 women from FeRCAB\u2019s women\u2019s network, around 40 local CSOs, FeRCAB and Ek\u00f4lab.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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