Thomson Foundation is the world’s oldest international media development organisation, with a 60-year history of training journalists in ethical standards and quality reporting. 

The foundation works with media organisations, governments, civil society bodies and commercial entities wishing to sponsor professional excellence in communications. 

It has three main areas of activity:

Training; Strategic communications; Consultancy

Consulting

News & Journalism

Training

Thomson Foundation

The London office focuses on financial management and media consultancy services, driving strategic initiatives in the UK.

London

The Berlin office focuses on project management and financial oversight for media development initiatives.

Berlin

Caro Kriel

Gary Mundy

Hans B.

Davor Marko

Deborah Kelly

The Training and Development team at Thomson Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of journalists and communications professionals. They design and deliver targeted training programs, develop digital learning resources, and provide strategic communication consultancy to promote ethical standards and quality reporting in media. Through their diverse expertise, the team supports professional excellence in various media landscapes around the world.

Training and Development

This department focuses on developing and managing media strategies and communication content for various platforms.

Media Communications

The Finance and Administration team at Thomson Foundation is responsible for managing the organization’s financial health and ensuring efficient administrative operations. This team handles budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing essential administrative support that facilitates smooth organizational functions, empowering the foundation's mission in media development.

Finance and Administration

This department manages financial operations and oversees project-related financial activities.

Finance and Projects

The Program Management team at Thomson Foundation is responsible for overseeing and coordinating training initiatives and strategic communications projects across various regions. They ensure the effective implementation of programs, manage grants, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote ethical journalism and professional excellence in media. By aligning resources and strategies, the team drives the foundation’s mission to enhance media standards globally.

Program Management

This department oversees development initiatives and manages editorial projects within diverse geographical contexts.

Thomson Foundation

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Teams

Training and Development

Media Communications

Finance and Administration

Finance and Projects

Program Management

Development and Editorial

Offices

Thomson Foundation

Org chart

Teams

Training and Development

Media Communications

Finance and Administration

Finance and Projects

Program Management

Development and Editorial

Offices

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