Transitions o.s.
Transitions is a nonprofit organization established to strengthen the professionalism, independence and impact of the news media in the post-communist countries of Europe and the former Soviet Union. We do this through a combination of journalism and media training programs, and the publication of Transitions magazine.
Journalism & Media Training
Training journalists and other media professionals in post-communist Europe and Central Asia has always been a key part of Transitions’ mission.
We run a variety of programs – residential, distance learning, seminars, internships and coaching – with two main aims: to offer practical journalism training, and to help participants either improve existing media outlets or set up new ones. Click here for more information.
Transitions Magazine
For more than two decades, Transitions has provided insightful coverage of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, Türkiye, and Eurasia. Our network of local and international contributors examine the news and trends shaping the region. We serve as a platform for the region’s independent journalists to cover topics often underreported in their home countries.
History
Transitions was established in April 1999, the month after the publication of the final issue of its print predecessor, Transitions magazine. (The print magazine was first published in 1994 by the Open Media Research Institute, a joint venture between Radio Free Europe and the Open Society Institute.) Four of the former print magazine’s staff members established Transitions Online as a means of keeping the widely respected, cross-border coverage of the magazine alive.
Funding
Our training activities would not be possible without the support of our donors, but we also rely on several streams of “self-generated” income.
Training activities tend to be funded by grants, which account for some 75 percent of TOL’s income. However, the Transitions Online magazine is increasingly funded by income from membership subscriptions, advertising sponsorship and syndication. This “self-generated” income accounts for 25 percent of the organization’s revenue, and helps to maintain the editorial independence of the magazine.
Donations
Transitions has been seeking support from our readers and supporters through a donation campaign. Our organization remains dedicated to strengthening a free and independent media in the post-Soviet region. As we continue this important mission, we still rely on the generosity of those who believe in our cause. If you haven’t had a chance yet, we warmly encourage you to donate and support our ongoing efforts to bring the benefits of a free press to this critical part of the world..