Editor Safety Cohort Program in Southeast Asia 2026
The ACOS Alliance is currently accepting applications for its Editor Safety Cohort Program in Southeast Asia 2026. This program is tailored for editors working in media across Southeast Asia, helping them navigate challenges such as government and political repression, economic insecurity, and risks faced by local journalists, freelancers, and sources.
📝 About the Program
This program is specifically designed to address the needs of editors who are responsible for commissioning and editorial decisions in challenging environments. It aims to provide practical tools and skills to enhance safety and security in their work.
🎁 Benefits
Participants of the program will gain:
- Practical tools for safe commissioning, focusing on journalist and source protection in Southeast Asian contexts.
- Skills to build or improve safety protocols, with an emphasis on freelancers and local journalists in the region.
- Peer learning opportunities with editors across Southeast Asia, enabling the sharing of information and best practices for safety.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply:
- Editors based in Southeast Asia or covering Southeast Asian countries.
Eligible Countries:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Lao PDR
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must:
- Work in editorial or commissioning roles.
- Have English proficiency.
- Be able to participate in online sessions.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 31 May, 2026
- To apply, visit the official application website.
🌟 Sponsor Organization
This program is sponsored by ACOS Alliance, an organization committed to improving safety and security for journalists worldwide.
For more details about the program and to apply, please visit the official website.
- Practical tools for safe commissioning, with a direct focus on journalist and source protection in Southeast Asian contexts
- Skills to build or improve safety protocols, with a focus on freelancers and local journalists across the region
- Peer learning with editors across Southeast Asia facing similar responsibilities to facilitate the sharing of information and safety best practices
