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Free resources from across the web
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Media Helping Media — Free Journalism Training
A large, Creative Commons library of free journalism and reporting training modules used by newsrooms worldwide.
mediahelpingmedia.orgUNESCO — Journalism, 'Fake News' & Disinformation Handbook
A free, downloadable handbook for journalism education and training on verification and fighting disinformation.
unesco.orgUNESCO — Media & Information Literacy Curriculum
A comprehensive, freely available curriculum for educators and communicators on media and information literacy.
unesco.orgPoynter — Free Journalism Resources & Ethics
Trusted, free articles and guidance on reporting ethics, fact-checking and newsroom best practice.
poynter.orgOpenLearn — Free Media & Communication Courses
Free, open courses from The Open University covering media, storytelling and communication skills.
open.eduBBC Academy — How-To Guides
Free craft guides on interviewing, presenting, production and broadcast standards.
bbc.co.ukInternet Archive — Open Radio & Audio Library
A vast public archive of free audio, radio programmes and recordings you can study and reference.
archive.orgFreesound — Free Sound Effects & Beds
A collaborative library of Creative Commons sound effects and audio clips for radio production.
freesound.orgCreative Commons — Using Free-to-Share Media
Understand licences so you can legally use and share free images, music and content in your work.
creativecommons.orgBible Gateway — Open Scripture Resources
Free access to Scripture in many languages and translations — a foundation for faith-centred media.
biblegateway.comManaging Radio — Practical Handbook
A comprehensive, freely available handbook on running and managing a radio station — programming, staff and operations.
Free PDFCommunity Radio Toolkit
A practical, free toolkit for starting and sustaining a community radio station — governance, funding and production.
communityradiotoolkit.netMedia Action Plan — Media Diversity Institute
A free resource to help media practitioners plan for fair, inclusive and responsible reporting in their communities.
media-diversity.orgLooking for something specific? Ask the Smart AI Mentor (bottom-right) to help you find free materials and open resources for your media work.
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