NGO Media and Communication Educational and Research Center was founded in 2015.
From 2023, Center's shortened name officially is MEDIA VOICE.
About Media Voice
Our Mission is to educate and support journalists for empowering media and strengthening democracy.
"Media Voice" is a Non-enterpreneurial (Non-commercial) Legal Entity, acting in accordance with the Constitution of Georgia, laws, and Charter. Center was founded in 2015.
The managing bodies of the center are Founders, General assembly, Administration / Governing Board, and Chair. The Founder and Chairwoman of "Meida Voice" is prof. Mariam Gersamia, Executive Director - Teona Tskhomelidze.
The Center aims to support the enhancement of a media and mass-communication field in the manner of creation of the new knowledge and through educational-research activities, raise awareness in media literacy and support introduction and strengthening democratic values in a civil society. The center aims advising in the fields of media psychology, public relations, media and mass-communication, media law, support to transfer interdisciplinary knowledge.
The source of the organization's income includes donations (with in-kind contributions forming the majority of the income), grants, income from economic and other legally permitted activities, funds obtained through loans/credit, and other income as provided by law.
Media Voice is a member of the Media Freedom Coalition Consultative Network (MFC-CN), a global alliance dedicated to preserving and promoting media freedom.
Our Vision is to support professional media for a democratic society. Our values are: Say the truth; Respect diversity; Encourage creativity; Focus on development; Build teamwork and trust.