About DW Akademie
Strengthening Freedom of Expression and Empowering Independent Media Worldwide.
DW Akademie is Deutsche Welle’s center for international media development, journalism training, and knowledge transfer. Our projects strengthen the human right to freedom of expression and unhindered access to information. We empower people worldwide to make independent decisions based on reliable facts and constructive dialogue.
Business Areas
Our Core Areas of Expertise
DW Akademie operates in five major business areas:
- Our most important and largest area is International Media Development.
- Training media professionals inside and outside DW for many years.
- Offering internal and external analyses and consulting services on current media topics.
- Promoting the German language through innovative online language courses.
- Providing communication expertise for German and international NGOs and other clients.
Partners
Our Strategic Partnerships
DW Akademie is a strategic partner of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. We also receive funding from the Federal Foreign Office and the European Union and are active in more than 70 developing countries and emerging economies.