Project Oasis blog
Explore the journeys of news media leaders and organizations featured in our Global Media Directory. We share what we learn from their experiences through stories, interviews, and resources from the people shaping the independent digital media landscape.
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We analyzed more than 750 independent digital media outlets and news content creators across Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa to understand their challenges, trends, and resilience strategies.
Eden Fineday, CEO of Canada’s tâpwêwin media and publisher of IndigiNews, explains how Indigenous values, community, and long-term thinking are shaping a more resilient model for independent journalism.
This Australian local newsroom explains how a small team leverages advertising, subscriptions, events, and partnerships to support public-interest journalism.
As CEO Amber Easby leads The Spinoff into its next phase, the outlet is doubling down on audience engagement as its core growth engine. Through a mix of membership revenue and a distinct editorial voice, it offers a clear example of how independent media can build sustainability without sacrificing identity.
Founded to center Black perspectives in Brazilian media, Alma Preta has evolved into a hybrid organization that blends journalism, business strategy, and creative communication. By diversifying revenue, professionalizing its structure, and expanding into networks and branded projects, it is redefining how mission-driven media can achieve both impact and long-term sustainability.
Founded during a period of escalating violence, Lupa Media combines verification, education, and community engagement to rebuild trust in information. Its hybrid model—spanning editorial work, training programs, and consulting—positions fact-checking not just as a service, but as a shared civic responsibility.