NEMO is a growing peer-to-peer support and advocacy network for the exiled media ecosystem. We provide a space for organizations to come together, learn from each other, and share in each other’s struggles.
NEMO started as an idea for a podcast where exiled media professionals could share their knowledge, challenges, and aspirations about the work they do. It was a product for anyone needing to start an exiled media outlet, already in exile, or just wanting to learn about news in exile could listen to honest, open conversations.
Over time, the podcast evolved into a network that has been around for three years. We are passionate individuals from various backgrounds and exiled media outlets who dream of a world where people can have unfettered access to independent news. We are excited that you are here and willing to join the fight against authoritarianism.
Mission
The mission of NEMO is to connect and strengthen exiled media globally.
Vision
Our vision is that one day, readers across the world will have free choice and access to diverse, independent media.
How do we run NEMO?
Time is the in-kind contribution NEMO members provide when joining the network. There are two levels of engagement with different rights and expectations from media organizations who are interested in collaborating with us:
Organizations involved in the decision-making, planning, and execution of NEMO’s strategy. This level is comprised mainly of organizations that founded the network and have voting rights and more responsibilities than other levels.
Organizations connected to the network via knowledge exchange initiatives and other collaboration/partnerships. This level of involvement was created so that their representatives could get to know the network and its members, and explore ways of collaboration within their means. Joining The Community does not imply voting rights or decision-making powers.
As of now, no level of engagement implies paying fees. However, this might change in the future. If that’s the case, we will communicate it publicly and to each of the organizations in our network.
How often do we meet?
When we say passionate, we mean it. Core members meet twice a month to participate in strategic meetings and knowledge exchange sessions, where organizations at The Community level also join.
Additionaly, core members meet in person once a year to review the goals and accomplishments of the network, and decide future advocacy efforts, plan peer-to-peer initiatives, and other efforts. Our annual meeting is also an opportunity to connect at a personal level and foster deeper collaboration.
Please note that all of our meetings are conducted in English for the time being.
Interested in NEMO?
If you work for an exiled media organization that could not only benefit, but also bring an added value to our network, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@exiled.media for an introductory call. Our coordinator will provide further details about NEMO. This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and evaluate if we are a good fit for you. On our end, we will do the same.
If all parties see the value in each other, you’ll be invited to join our monthly knowledge exchange sessions, as a starting point of our collaboration. In six months to a year, there will be an evaluation in order to apply for core membership.
Please consider that core membership is not the end goal of every organization. There are a lot of reasons why media outlets apply to it, or decide to stay at the Community level. Some of them are time requirements, size of the team, or editorial/management focus. It is up to the organization and to NEMO to decide what’s best for each outlet.