The centre for investigative journalism (cij) came into being in 2003 to address a deepening crisis in investigative reporting.
The cij provides high-level training, resources and research to journalists, researchers, non-governmental organisations, academics, graduate students and others interested in public integrity and the defence of the public interest.
The cij is a non-profit organisation and runs international summer schools, training programmes in beginning and advanced investigative techniques and organises public meetings – all designed to raise and sustain the standards of investigative reporting. Our handbooks, archive material, web and audio resources have helped bring additional investigative tools to journalists and the community unable to attend cij workshops and training programmes.
The cij offers particular assistance to those working in difficult environments where freedom of the press in under threat and where reporting can be a dangerous occupation.