The media and its extent of independence and freedom are closely linked to development, and today it has become an effective means of supporting humanitarian efforts around the world and facing the challenges resulting from the absence of democracy and freedom of expression, wars, humanitarian crises, poverty, inadequate healthcare and low levels of education.

Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) relies on its sources of knowledge from the newsrooms of Al Jazeera channels and various digital platforms. Today, it holds a prominent position in the Arab and global media spheres through its contributions to enriching content and making it available to journalists free of charge through Al Jazeera Journalism Review, publications and journalistic references.
The institute also encourages research through Al Jazeera Fellowship Programme and conducts training courses around the world as part of Al Jazeera Ambassadors Programme. Moreover, it places emphasis on initiatives that empower female journalists and enhance their presence in the media landscape.
With the emergence of Sustainable Development Goals as a global priority, AJMI is committed to keeping journalists in the Arab region and its surroundings updated with the latest tools and knowledge, enabling them to drive development in areas where such issues are not considered a top priority in journalistic work.

Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) works on launching developmental initiatives in collaboration with academic institutions, civil society organisations, international media institutions and governments, with the aim of empowering local communities, individuals and institutions with media tools. This will enhance democracy, freedom of expression, governance, social peace and awareness of fundamental issues such as health and education and draw attention to urgent humanitarian issues, such as refugee crises, war victims and conflicts.

• Promoting the freedom and independence of the media.
• Improving the quality of the media and enhancing best professional practices and supporting digital transformation.
• Enhancing the role of media in serving communities and addressing fundamental human issues, spreading values of justice and democracy and supporting dialogue and social peace.
• Supporting women's presence in the field of journalism.
• Enhancing academic education in the field of media.
• Supporting youth media initiatives and projects.
• Empowering independent journalists and citizen journalists to practice their profession.
• Promoting professional safety practices for journalists, especially in war and conflict zones.
• Encouraging official media institutions to be more open and to enhance their professional practices.
• Networking with media institutions, academia and civil society organizations that support the media.

1. Enhancing the quality of credible journalism and promoting media independence.
2. Supporting the public's right to access reliable and credible information, raising public awareness of their rights and empowering them to form their opinions and make informed decisions based on credible and trustworthy information.
3. Transforming societies for the better and achieving sustainable development.