Supporting journalists in danger, and their families
The Alliance Safety and Solidarity Fund supports press freedom campaigns and provides emergency assistance to journalists in the Asia Pacific Region.
Each year the Fund provides support to journalists and their familiies who are victims of violence, in the crossfire of war or targeted assassinations, or who suffer natural disasters and tragedies. The Fund gives practical meaning to solidarity by easing the pain of loss for families and by providing support for journalists fighting for their rights against powerful forces.T
This year’s Press Freedom Media dinner raised over $57,000 for the Fund. Currently the Fund is supporting the children of journalists killed in Nepal, by paying their school fees. It has also provided financial support to journalists in Pakistan forced to flee their homes in the Swat valley because of the intense fighting between Government and Taliban forces there.
Journalists in Australia work in a relatively safe environment. It is important we show solidarity and provide our colleagues with the support they need to ensure the press has a voice and journalists can do their jobs safely and without fear.
If you’re interested in making a donation to the Safety & Solidarity Fund, call 1300 65 65 13 for more information.
