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DW Akademie and Fondation Hirondelle warmly invite you to the <b>2025 fome Symposium
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<b>December 9-10, 2025</b>, at <b>Deutsche Welle’s headquarters in Bonn</b>.</div>
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The theme of this year’s fome symposium <b>“Beyond Dependency: Rethinking Support for Public Interest Media”</b> invites a critical examination of traditional funding models and explores innovative approaches to strengthening media support globally. As we mark
20 years of fome, the event will spotlight initiatives with impact, that empower communities through independent and credible journalism. The symposium will explore how media developers and humanitarians can better collaborate to reinforce local information
ecosystems.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>For detailed information about the program and the latest updates, please visit the fome
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Join us for two days of in-depth, interactive, and inspiring conversations at the fome Symposium 2025 and CDAC Public Forum 2025!</div>
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Conference fee: Free of charge</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Note: Tickets are limited. Don’t wait too long to secure your spot!<br>
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Venue: </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);"><b><u><a style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA5f495759-0f3e-4d55-5ede-8f271dd0b495" target="_blank" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/myexxwPs1vbT85pE8">Deutsche Welle, Kurt-Schumacher-Straße
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We look forward to seeing you in Bonn!</span></div>
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Kind regards, <br>
Ines Drefs</div>
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