“Internews (is) one of the more successful agents of change in the former Soviet Union. Starting in 1992, when Russians could watch nothing but official news on state television, Internews helped establish independent stations in provincial cities across Russia, providing equipment and training in both journalism and business methods. It then helped create a network of these independent stations, so they could exchange experiences and share news without a Moscow bias. The effect, in many places, has been revolutionary.”

“Democracy cannot flourish without a strong and independent media, making the mentoring and training work done by Internews an essential ingredient in the success of our country going forward.”

— DR. JOSE RAMOS-HORTA, Foreign Minister of East Timor and Nobel Peace Laureate

“By giving voice and visibility to all people – including and especially the poor, the marginalized and members of minorities – the media can help remedy the inequalities, the corruption, the ethnic tensions and the human rights abuses that form the root causes of so many conflicts.”

— KOFI ANNAN, Secretary-General, United Nations

“(Internews’) success in promoting democracy, pluralism, conflict resolution and the growth of active, well-informed civil societies in emerging democracies is undeniable.”

— SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE