**Google News Initiative launches global journalism program**
* Program will provide training, resources, and funding to support journalists around the world
* Initiative is part of Google’s broader commitment to supporting the news industry
Google has today launched a new global journalism program that will provide training, resources, and funding to support journalists around the world.
The program is part of Google’s broader commitment to supporting the news industry, which has been hit hard by the rise of digital media. In recent years, Google has invested heavily in initiatives to help news organizations transition to the digital age. These initiatives include the Google News Initiative, which provides training and resources to news organizations, and the Digital News Innovation Fund, which provides funding to support innovative digital journalism projects.
The new global journalism program will build on these efforts by providing additional support to journalists in developing countries. The program will offer training on a range of topics, including digital journalism, data journalism, and investigative journalism. It will also provide resources such as access to Google’s tools and technologies, and funding to support reporting projects.
The program is open to journalists from all over the world. Applications are now open and will be accepted until March 15, 2023.
**Google’s commitment to supporting the news industry**
Google’s commitment to supporting the news industry is based on the belief that a strong and independent press is essential for a healthy democracy. The company believes that journalists play a vital role in informing the public and holding those in power accountable.
Google’s support for the news industry takes a number of forms, including:
* Providing training and resources to news organizations
* Funding innovative digital journalism projects
* Supporting independent journalism through the Google News Initiative
Google is committed to continuing to support the news industry and to ensuring that journalists have the resources they need to do their important work.
**Applications are now open for the global journalism program.**
Journalists from all over the world are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2023.
**For more information, please visit the Google News Initiative website.**.
