Impact Journalism Day 2014

<p> <img alt="Ilj_logo_pour_trxt" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/89826/ILJ_LOGO_POUR_TRXT.jpg"></p> <p> <em>You believe we talk too much about problems in the media? <strong>What if we could encourage them to focus on solutions more often?</strong></em></p> <p>  </p> <p> We decided to take up the challenge of bringing together the editors-in-chief of the biggest international newspapers to share innovative solutions that can change the world. </p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://ijd.sparknews.com/" target="_blank">Impact Journalism Day</a> is a press event created by <a href="http://www.sparknews.com/" target="_blank">Sparknews</a>. We gather editorial boards from across the world to publish - on the same day - a news supplement dedicated to <strong>positive and innovative solutions</strong> that make the world a better place.</p> <p>  </p> <p> This year, we already convinced 40 editors-in-chief and their newspapers. All we need is you to join this adventure!</p> <p>  </p> <p> <u><strong>IN 2013 :</strong></u></p> <p> <a href="http://www.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Sparknews</a> launches the first annual Impact Journalism Day. <strong>22 leading newspapers</strong> from across the world answer our call and publish a supplement that focuses on <strong>concrete solutions</strong> to today’s pressing issues. For the first time, media from all continents unite to participate in an unprecedented operation. Thanks to them, <strong>50 million readers</strong> discovered how an Afghan designer invented a <u>device destroying landmine with wind force</u>, how blind women <u>track down breast cancer</u> or how the inhabitants of Totnes, England decided to <u>take action regarding their energy strategy</u>...</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Poland" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/89345/Poland.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong><u>IMPACT JOURNALISM DAY 2014:</u></strong></p> <p> The second edition of <a href="http://ijd.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Impact Journalism Day</a> will take place on <strong>September 20th, 2014</strong>. This year <a href="http://www.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Sparknews</a> will extend the partnership to <strong>40 leading newspapers</strong> in <strong>40 countries</strong>, among which: </p> <p>  </p> <p> - <strong>Le Monde</strong> in France</p> <p> - <strong>La Presse</strong> in Canada </p> <p> - <strong>The Times of India</strong> in India </p> <p> - <strong>El Watan</strong> in Algeria</p> <p> - <strong>Le Soir</strong> in Belgium</p> <p> - <strong>Excelsior in</strong> Mexico</p> <p> - <strong>The Straits Times</strong> in Singapore </p> <p> - <strong>La Stampa</strong> in Italia</p> <p> - <strong>The Daily</strong> <strong>Nation</strong> in Kenya</p> <p> - <strong>The Nation</strong> in Nigeria</p> <p> - <strong>The Nation</strong> in Thaïlande<img alt="Pele_mele__1_" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/90127/pele_mele__1_.png"></p> <p> - <strong>City Press</strong> in South Africa</p> <p> - <strong>Politiken</strong> in Denmark</p> <p> - <strong>L’Actu et Mon Petit Quotidien</strong> in France</p> <p> - <strong>The Daily Star</strong> in Bangladesh</p> <p> - <strong>La Tercera</strong> in Chili</p> <p> - <strong>Luxemburger Wort</strong> in Luxembourg</p> <p> - <strong>Gazeta Wyborcza</strong> in Poland</p> <p> ....</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Corentin_le_monde" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/89390/Corentin_Le_Monde.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> On that day, <strong>100 million readers</strong> will be able to discover <strong>101 positive</strong> and <strong>innovative projects</strong> with <strong>high social impact</strong>. Imagine the impact for the project leaders and for you, readers, who will enjoy a supplement full of inspiring stories and solutions that are changing the world.</p> <p>  </p> <p> We do believe we can change the way media report the news and make <strong>September 20th</strong> the day during which the news will make you want to ACT and believe in the FUTURE.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Our media partners showcase Impact Journalism Day. However, <a href="http://www.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Sparknews</a> still has to track down innovative initiatives worldwide, and bring the whole project into being.</p> <p>  </p> <p> This great mission can only be accomplished with your precious contribution. So if you also believe that <strong>journalism can be a leading strength for change</strong>, SUPPORT <a href="http://ijd.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Impact Journalism Day</a>! Together we can revolutionize behaviors, and this is beautiful.  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Impact the life of 100 million people, including yours! </strong></p> <p> <strong>Share ideas of those who inspire you!</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Our_goals" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/94420/Our_goals.png"></p> <p> With <a href="http://ijd.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Impact Journalism Day</a>, we hope to broadcast on a wider scale these innovative solutions to current issues.</p> <p>  </p> <p> This event aims at <strong>shifting behaviors in our society and the way we view the media</strong>.</p> <p> This is what Sparknews calls <strong>IMPACT JOURNALISM</strong>: promoting journalists’ “double impact” mission:</p> <p>  </p> <p> ●     a 1st impact when the media informs us against injustices -&gt; they alert us.</p> <p>  </p> <p> ●     a 2nd impact when the media enlights us on existing solutions to these problems -&gt; they give us the means to act. </p> <p>  </p> <p> From this perspective, we want to bring together editorial boards worldwide before expanding to <strong>televisions and radios.</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="The_team" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/94421/the_team.png"></p> <p> Social entrepreneur Christian de Boisredon creates <a href="http://www.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Sparknews</a> in 2012. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.sparknews.com" target="_blank">Sparknews</a> is a social start-up that uploads solution-sharing videos and <strong>social initiatives</strong> emerging worldwide, online.</p> <p> The idea behind this project is to<strong> highlight innovative solutions</strong> to do with childhood, the environment, employment, health, energy, education, etc.</p> <p>  </p> <p> A lot of people have been supporting Christian since the beginning of the project:</p> <p> - <strong>commited journalists</strong></p> <p> - <strong>editors-in-chief</strong>, partners of the event</p> <p> - <strong>geeks</strong>, eager to track down social innovation</p> <p> - <strong>super interns</strong>, over motivated and over inspired</p> <p> - <strong>women and men</strong>, who brainstorm during hours around hundreds of post-it notes to come up with the best ideas...</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong><em>« </em></strong><strong><em>“It is thanks to the media’s power that we will get the world moving. The more we share, the more we spread! The more media coverage a solution gets, the more likely it is to be financed, supported, scaled...</em></strong>” Christian de Boisredon</p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Family_portrait" src="https://kkbb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/project_image/image/89550/Family_portrait.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p>