Funding Request for Sustaining Independent Journalism Kokcha News Agency

Funding Request for Sustaining Independent Journalism Kokcha News Agency

Greetings from Afghanistan.

Kokcha News Agency is an independent, pro-freedom news outlet that has been actively engaged in truthful and courageous journalism for years. At a time when press freedom in Afghanistan is under unprecedented threat, and censorship by the Taliban regime has silenced most local media, Kokcha News Agency continues to serve as a vital voice for truth and resistance.

Our team of dedicated journalists across the country reports on critical issues including women’s rights, child welfare, daily life under authoritarian rule, and the activities of resistance movements against the Taliban regime. These are stories that are systematically suppressed in Afghanistan’s media landscape, yet Kokcha News Agency ensures they are brought to light.

Despite our unwavering commitment, we are currently facing serious financial constraints that jeopardize the continuation of our operations. The rising costs of secure reporting, content publication, and maintaining technical infrastructure — all while ensuring the safety of our journalists — have placed an immense burden on our limited resources.

We are reaching out to kindly request your financial support to sustain and expand our operations. Your contribution — no matter how small — will have a powerful impact in amplifying the voice of the Afghan people and defending press freedom in one of the world’s most silenced countries.

We would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss possible support or collaboration with you. Enclosed/attached you will find more information about our work, mission, and needs.

With deepest appreciation,
Director, Kokcha News Agency