Svidomi media needs your support

Hello Svidomi Community!

Our team is facing a financial crisis that could threaten the very existence of Svidomi. We're not alone in this situation, as donor support for media has been decreasing lately. We've delayed writing this message as long as possible, but now we have to turn to you for help.

Svidomi has existed for six years. Every day, we publish content and try to be valuable to you. Being an independent media outlet in Ukraine is challenging, and doing so during a time of war is even more challenging. That's why your financial support is crucial for us. 

We are launching a fundraising campaign to support our media and hope to reach our goal within two weeks. You'll find a more detailed explanation of our situation in the slides.

Your Svidomi Team

Meeting the needs of our military during a full-scale war is a priority for every conscientious Ukrainian, including our team. Beyond physical defense, we must also take care of Ukraine's national information security. 

Svidomi is a media outlet that upholds journalistic standards, objectively covering events and helping you better understand what’s happening in Ukraine and the world. If independent Ukrainian media disappear, more space will open for Russian propaganda. By supporting us, you help maintain high-quality Ukrainian journalism that is vital for the country’s informational security.

Financial support is crucial for our media, as we currently have no funds for next year. Svidomi is not backed by oligarchs or sponsors, and we do not accept advertising from online casinos, alcohol, or tobacco companies. Reader support will help keep our team together, ensure stable operations, and allow us to continue for another year.

Of course, you can! We are very grateful for your support. Even small but consistent financial contributions allow us to grow and keep working for you. You can choose one of two convenient ways to support us: a monthly subscription on Patreon or a monthly subscription on our website.

All funds will be used solely to pay salaries, which will allow us to ensure stable operations. We publish financial reports so that everyone can see how the funds are allocated. Reports from previous years are available on our website at the link.

Until the summer of 2022, Svidomi functioned as a volunteer-run media outlet, with the team working without pay. After that, we received grants that allowed us to grow and expand professionally. We are looking for new grants but haven't heard back yet. Therefore, we are turning to our readers for support to continue our work.

We are actively exploring alternative funding options. The funds we raise from readers will allow us to continue our daily work. However, if we don't reach the necessary amount now and don't have the support of donors, there is a possibility that we will announce the closure of our media in March.