Support to Independent Media in Syria (SIMS)

This project aims to counter disinformation by providing Syrians with reliable and truthful information to reduce violence and promote stabilization. The Syrian Regime Russia Iran and extremist groups are known to be using disinformation in Syria to advance their agendas creating further chaos and violence. This project produces and distributes media content through local independent media. Issues addressed through media content include national and local security political processes the economy women’s issues and health issues including COVID-19.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access for Syrians to unbiased accurate and locally relevant information as a means to empower citizens promote accountability and counter violent extremist narratives; (2) improved Syrian media outlets’ capabilities to counter Russian the Syrian regime and other state-backed disinformation efforts in Syria and enhance the ability of Syrians to recognize disinformation; and (3) improved journalistic production and management capacity enhance editorial standards and expand the broadcast and online reach of independent media stations in Syria.