The AIDS Media Center (AMC) -
International
http://www.aidsmedia.org/
The mission of this partner-driven website and initiative is to enhance the
creative energies of local and international media professionals and organizations
to play significant and contributing roles in the fight against HIV. The site
provides useful tools and resources for media organizations and professionals
-- e.g. radio, print, television broadcast -- to deepen their knowledge of --
and, ultimately, the depth, quality and impact of their HIV coverage.
African Women's Media Center - Africa
http://www.awmc.com/
The African Women's Media Center is home to a program called "Reporting
on HIV/AIDS" promoting better reporting on HIV/AIDS to raise awareness
in Africa. Under "Publications," the site contains the full text of
"Reporting on HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Manual."
Cable Positive - USA
http://www.cablepositive.org
Cable Positive is dedicated to unifying talents, resources, access, and influence
of the cable and communications industry to raise awareness, fund AIDS education,
research, and care, and to promote compassion for those living with HIV/AIDS.
The site features HIV news, events, overviews of TV programming that concerns
HIV/AIDS, and HIV/AIDS information.
The Epidemic and the Media (MediaChannel.com) - USA
http://www.mediachannel.org/originals/aids.shtml
This site is a special feature of MediaChannel.com, hosting a package of articles
and links addressing the role of journalists and other media professionals in
fighting HIV/AIDS.
Internews "Local Voices" Project
http://www.internews.org/activities/hiv_aids/hiv_aids.htm#more
Internews is uniquely positioned to harness the power of the media to respond
effectively to the AIDS epidemic. We understand the numerous obstacles that
journalists and media managers face in covering AIDS issues. Internews programs
address these obstacles in a comprehensive manner so that local media are equipped
with the resources and skills necessary to take on the complex issue of HIV/AIDS
for years to come.
Journ-AIDS Media Support Project - South Africa
http://www.journ-aids.org
Supported by CADRE in South Africa and funded by Johns Hopkins University, this
site features tools for journalists, a contacts and projects database, factsheets,
AIDS news, events, and a monthly bulletin about the project. Some grant opportunities,
freelance opportunities, and helpful hints for reporters are also featured.
Journalists Against HIV/AIDS (JAAIDS) - Nigeria
http://www.nigeria-aids.org
While focused specifically on Nigeria's response to HIV/AIDS, this site of a
media-based HIV/AIDS advocacy organization in Nigeria contains links to an eForum,
an AIDS bulletin, a news service, situation analysis, and reports and strategic
studies. The site is a useful example for media in other African countries.
Media Unit on HIV/AIDS (SAfAIDS) - Zimbabwe
http://www.safaids.org.zw
SAfAIDS Media Unit partners with print and broadcast media at the regional level
to improve reporting on HIV/AIDS and share lessons learned. Media activities
include print materials and radio production development, advocacy, media workshops,
journalist training, and TV programming. Unfortunately, none of these materials
are available online - one must contact SAfAIDS for more information.
OneWorld Radio AIDS Network - International
http://aidsradio.oneworld.net
Part of the OneWorld Radio Network, offering servicing and networking for
broadcasters, reporters, and communications NGOs. This site features a wide
range of audio clips on HIV/AIDS issues, as well as recently broadcast news.
Also available are an events calendar, training resources for the media, and
networking opportunities.
Panos AIDS Programme and the Media - UK
http://www.panos.org.uk
This page contains links and information from international news agencies that
cover HIV/AIDS issues. Gemini News Service and InterWorld Radio are profiled
on this page, and their archives are searchable.
Poynter Online - USA
http://www.poynter.org
This web portal has been designed especially for journalists and is full of
resources to help journalists improve their reporting on any subject. While
the website is not HIV/AIDS-specific, the site addresses ethical issues in reporting,
hosts lively debates about a variety of subjects, and has an excellent "Resource
Center" worth exploring.
UNAIDS Journalists' Page - International
http://www.unaids.org/en/media/press+releases.asp
For journalists, UNAIDS offers press releases, media contacts, and conference
information about HIV/AIDS. Speeches, video and audio clips are also available.