Project Oasis
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Project Oasis
@projectoasis.bsky.social
Project Oasis is a research effort to map independent digital media organizations, news creators and publishers-in-exile across 68 countries.

Led by SembraMedia and supported by Google News Initiative.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thank you #GIJC25 for the space to bring our findings closer to the digital media ecosystem.

Explore more at: globalprojectoasis.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“Or even an outlet like @disclose.ngo in our panel, who made an impact template, was willing to share that with others.” - @sannebreimer.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
When asked about what our community should know about this conversation, Sanne said: “There are a lot of similar challenges out there but the landscape of digital native media is very collaborative. People are eager to share what they learned.”
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
One of the central messages was that there isn’t just one way to build an audience willing to pay for journalism. The speakers also emphasized the importance of fostering real conversations with the audience and being transparent.
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
During the panel, which explored concrete strategies for turning readers into paying subscribers or members, Sanne presented findings and case studies from #GlobalProjectOasis, our research effort to map independent digital media organizations, news creators and publishers in-exile around the world.
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This session will reveal strategies for successfully converting readers into paying subscribers or members, while maintaining long-term financial commitment through audience engagement, transparency, and value demonstration. Don’t miss it!

Find out more about the conference 👉 gijc2025.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
@sannebreimer.bsky.social, Regional Research Manager for Project Oasis, will be a part of “Building an Audience that Values — and Pays For — Investigative Work”, on Sunday, November 23 from 1:30pm to 2:45pm.
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Leyla Mustafayeva, founder of Qazetci; Jessica Castro Burunate, editor of El Toque; and Jimena Aguilar, founder and executive director of Alharaca; will come together to share how they are tackling these challenges and innovating new ways of producing journalism from exile.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🎙️ Speakers:
- Leyla Mustafayeva, former editor-in-chief of Abzas Media, and just launched new media outlet Qazetci (Azerbaijan)
- Jessica Castro Burunate, editor of El Toque (Cuba)
- Jimena Aguilar, founder and executive director of Alharaca (El Salvador)
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In this webinar, media leaders from Eastern Europe and Latin America will come together to share how they are tackling these challenges and innovating new ways of producing journalism from exile.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Bring your ideas, questions, and recommendations to this interactive session.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 5 at 11:00 AM ET | 5:00 PM CET

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