Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is a non-profit organization that advocates for media development and the protection of journalists in crisis regions. With projects in over 25 countries, MiCT promotes independent media, provides safe spaces, and strengthens media literacy for more resilient societies.
Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 that is dedicated to strengthening media in developing and crisis-affected countries. Based in Uganda, Georgia, Germany, and Iraq, MiCT operates internationally in over 25 countries across three continents, including Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa[1][2].
MiCT focuses on three main areas:
MiCT's mission is to promote transparent, inclusive, and fair dialogues to support more resilient societies. The goal is to create informed societies that can realize their full potential and are empowered through media. MiCT works closely with partners to address the specific needs and contexts of the respective countries[2].
MiCT's values are based on compassionate and demanding processes. The organization is committed to transforming international development and aid systems to combat discrimination, inequality, and environmental destruction. MiCT strives to shift decision-making processes to the actual stakeholders and ensure that all processes are inclusive and transparent[2].
MiCT is engaged in numerous sustainability initiatives:
Through these diverse initiatives and close collaboration with local and international partners, MiCT works to strengthen the role of media in society and promote informed, more resilient societies.
