What is CSIM?
CSIM seeks to strengthen the sustainability, independence, and collective influence of Syrian independent media. Through principled collaboration, joint advocacy, and shared responsibility, we aim to ensure that independent journalism remains a vital force for truth, accountability, and civic life.
Arta
An independent, multilingual community radio station broadcasting from Amuda across North-East Syria since July 2013…
An award-winning independent media platform from Syria, founded in 2012 by a collective of journalists, writers, and academics…
An independent award-winning, women-led radio and media platform founded in 2013 by Syrian journalists in France…
An independent newspaper and media platform founded in 2011 by a group of citizen journalists in Daraya, a suburb of Damascus…
Our Impact
With 120 journalists reporting from Qamishli to Suweida, our founding members together represent the largest independent reporting footprint across Syria.
Our Partners
CSIM is supported by
“Our vision for this alliance..”
“Amid stark polarisation and competing narratives, forging an alliance among independent Syrian media institutions has become a matter of existential necessity.”
LOUJEIN HAJ YOUSSEF
Editor in chief, Radio Rozana
Would you like to become a member of CSIM?
Our detailed membership criteria establish the standards by which new members, whether full or associate members, are admitted and existing members are reviewed.