Join us for the New Narratives of Africa Summit, a free one-day event in Copenhagen bringing together journalists, editors, NGOs and storytellers. We will rethink outdated stereotypes and explore the continent’s complexity, creativity and potential. Be part of the conversation(s) shaping a more balanced and constructive narrative.
Constructive journalism embraces solutions, nuance and dialogue. Our mission at the Constructive Institute is to bring it to newsrooms worldwide.
New Narratives of Africa Summit
Constructive Journalism Works
Independent journalism is the core of society’s conversation and progress. It provides facts. Uncovers problems. And inspires potential solutions to the challenges facing all of us.
Today, people do not need more news, they need better news. That’s what we call constructive journalism.
Ulrik Haagerup
CEO and Founder, Constructive Institute
73%
73% of top news executives say constructive journalism is important to combat news avoidance and fatigue
87%
Readers feel 87% better after reading a constructive article, compared with a non-constructive article
8%
Constructive news leads to 8% higher credibility for media outlets, compared with non-constructive news
20%
Readers feel 20% more empowered after reading a constructive article, compared with a non-constructive article
The Power of Constructive Journalism
Born in Denmark, constructive journalism has proved to work across the globe. This special series of videos features journalists from international newsrooms, who have integrated constructive journalism into their daily work. Dive into their stories and see how the media landscape can change for the better.
Bjarne Corydon, Dagbladet Børsen:
Transforming newsroom culture
Lea Korsgaard, Zetland:
Rethinking journalism formats
Hans Krabbe, Midtjyllands Avis:
Reviving local journalism
The world needs better news
We believe that journalism is part of the problem in the trust meltdown in our societies — but also that journalism needs to be part of the solution.
We work with journalists, educators, researchers, tech innovators, philanthropists and others to create that solution. Get involved.
Constructive Journalism in Action
ZEIT ONLINE (Germany)
The Guardian
(United Kingdom)
Zetland (Denmark)
Public Interest Journalism Lab (Ukraine)
“Constructive journalism is what journalism always should have been.”
We caught up with Nobel Peace Laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa at our 2022 Global Conference in Bonn, Germany.
Read more about what constructive journalism is — and why we need it today.