national and regional organisations

Canadian Center for Investigative Reporting (CCIR)
Produces researched reporting in the public interest and advances education by conducting methodological research on subjects in the public interest.

Vereniging van Onderzoeksjournalisten (VVOJ)
A Flemish-Dutch association of investigative journalists founded to exchange knowledge about investigation methods.

Swiss Investigative Reporters’ Network
An independent organisation that facilitates access to data and resources and promote methods of best practices in investigative reporting.

American Press Institute (API)
The oldest and largest centre devoted solely to training and professional development for the news industry and journalism teachers.

Romanian Centre for Investigative Journalism (RCIJ)
An organisation that works to enhance the quality of the Romanian investigative journalism. They have a strong network of contacts at regional level, and participate in cross-border investigative projects.

Norwegian Foundation for Investigative Journalism (SKUP)
A foundation dedicated to promoting investigative journalism in Norway. They hold workshops and training in investigative methods.

Center for Journalism in Extreme Situations

Founded as a human rights organisation within the Russian Union of Journalists to protect journalists’ rights and freedoms, professional ethics and dignity.

National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
An active, campaigning organisation that works to protect and promote media freedom, professionalism and ethical standards in all media in the UK and Ireland.

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ)
An independent, nonprofit media agency that specialises in investigative reporting. It was founded nine Filipino journalists who realised the need to go beyond day-to-day reportage.

Society of Professional Journalists
A broad-based journalism organisation, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

FAIR
FAIR is a US national media watch grou that offers well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship. FAIR works with both activists and journalists.

Transparency International
The global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. It brings people together in a powerful worldwide coalition to end the devastating impact of corruption.