- Bringing reporters to Bern: Covering travel and accommodation costs so that powerful voices from around the world can be present at the festival.
- Enabling international exchange: Creating encounters, panels and formats that connect journalists, audiences and experts, allowing them to share knowledge and learn from one another.
- Making press freedom visible: Providing content and conversations that highlight why free media are essential for democracy and society.
- Supporting quality journalism: Offering a platform for thorough investigations, fact-checking and responsible storytelling – including for emerging journalists and new perspectives.
- Expanding access: Developing initiatives such as programmes for schools, allowing more people to take part.
Support
We would like to sincerely thank our partners and sponsors – they make the True Story Festival and the True Story Award possible in the first place. At the same time, we are grateful for every donation: your support helps us continue creating spaces for high-quality journalism, in-depth investigations and vibrant storytelling. Together, we promote press freedom, diverse perspectives and direct dialogue between reporters and audiences. Thank you for helping us make these stories visible.
