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About

The Centre for Investigative Journalism of Malawi (CIJM) was founded in 2013. Investigative journalism is independently conducted at CIJM. Encouraging ethical, impactful, and unique reporting is our mission. Holding public leaders accountable to their constituents by bringing their actions and motivations to light is the organisation’s mission.

With regard to corruption, exploitation, and other social justice issues, CIJM’s work goes beyond a narrow focus on dishonest people to a more methodical and contextualised approach.

The CIJM Malawi is a member of

    • MISA Malawi Chapter
    • Media Council of Malawi
    • African Network of Centre of Investigative Reporters (ANCIR)
    • Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)
    • Organised Crime Corruption and Reporting Project (OCCRP)
    • PPLAAF

CIJM will serve as a platform for resource and idea sharing. This will be accomplished through providing technical assistance and support, encouraging communication between investigative journalists in Malawi and overseas, making information resources more accessible so that Malawian investigative journalism can improve, and advocating for the highest standards of professionalism independent of political and ideological pressures.

Our programmes are:

  • Small Investigative Grants Disbursement
  • Mentorship
  • Expert Training in Investigative Journalism
  • Foreign Internships
  • Career Talks in Journalism Training Institutions

Mission

  • To promote investigative journalism through skills development and mentorship, thereby contributing to social and economic accountability in Malawi.

Vision

  • CIJM envisions a safe and prosperous society where investigative journalists become active, productive, and effective partners in development.

Values

  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Mentorship
  • Equality.

Objectives

The principal objectives of the Centre are:

  • To develop investigative journalism as a career in all facets of Malawian media and to show that it is a viable option for Malawian journalists.
  • To advance Malawian investigative journalists’ interests in broadcast, print, visual, and digital media.
  • To strengthen the bonds of camaraderie and professionalism among Malawian investigative journalists and to encourage collaboration on all issues of shared interest.
  • To encourage moral behaviour and professional standards in Malawian investigative journalists as well as in their media employers.
  • To offer a platform for the exchange of knowledge beneficial to Malawian investigative journalists