How does Lviv Media Forum help journalist during the time of war?

Lviv Media Forum changed its business hours due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The organization has provided 24/7 support to the Ukrainian editorial boards and journalists since the 24th of February of 2022. 

What kind of help does Lviv Media Forum provide?

◾ Assisting in search of evacuation possibilities for journalists and their families; 

◾ Shelter places in Lviv that provide a roof over one’s head, shower, laundering facilities, and basic food supplies;

◾ Workplaces, internet connection, and device charger stations; 

◾ Professional mental health support that includes personal appointments;  

◾ Cybersecurity consulting to protect the Ukrainian media space;

◾ Unblocking Facebook and Instagram accounts, providing further assistance to prevent social media assets from being banned; 

◾ Assisting in search of gear equipment and means of personal protection; 

◾ Financial support for content creation and internet hosting;

◾ Gathering information about additional needs of editorial boards and searching for means to fulfill them; 

◾ Providing work equipment for editorial boards;

◾ Ready-to-use textual and visual guideline assets to maintain information hygiene;

Lviv Media Center (20 Ruska Street) coordinates foreign reporters and provides local fixers. 

For any additional information, please refer to the following number +380505041590. We are open 24/7 for inquiries. We strongly encourage using only verified news sources. Please take care of yourself and help us protect Ukraine. 

The urgent media support program is implemented by NGO “Lviv Media Forum” in cooperation with International Renaissance Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, National Endowment for Democracy, Prague Civil Society Centre and U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine.