Of migration and resilience, of entrepreneurs building across borders, of artists keeping traditions alive, and of families holding two homes in one heart.
Too often, those stories are told about us rather than by us, or not told at all.
Diaspora Public Media is changing that. As a new service of Diaspora Impact, we are building a public media platform dedicated to programming made by, for, and about diaspora communities, and powered by the people who believe those stories deserve to be heard.
Why Diaspora Public Media?
A Media Platform Built With Us, For Us.
Diaspora communities contribute enormously to the economic, cultural, and civic life of both the countries they live in and the countries they come from. Yet mainstream media coverage rarely reflects the depth of those contributions or the complexity of diaspora life.
We believe public media should belong to the public, and that includes the millions of people living between cultures. Diaspora Public Media exists to:
Amplify Voices
Give diaspora members a platform to tell their stories in their own words and languages.
Inform & Connect
Cover the issues that matter most to our communities, from immigration and education to investment and development.
Preserve Heritage
Document culture, history, music, language and traditions for generations to come.
Build Bridges
Help the wider public better understand and engage with diaspora communities.
Your support will turn stories into something bigger.
Programming That Informs, Connects and Inspires.
With your support, Diaspora Public Media will produce and share programming across radio, podcast, video and digital channels, including:
Impact Reports
Features on diaspora-led businesses, projects and philanthropy making a difference at home and abroad.
Culture & Heritage
Music, art, food, faith, language and traditions that keep communities connected.
Community Conversations
Live discussions and town halls about the issues shaping our future.
Next Generation Media Lab
Training and memtorship for young diaspora Journalist, producers and filmakers.
Every contribution helps a story find its audience.
Choose Your Level of Support.
Every gift, of any size, makes a difference. One-time contributions are always welcome.
Helps cover the cost of recording and editing a community story, leaders and changemakers.
$25 /month
Storyteller
Supports a monthly Diaspora Voices segment or podcast episode, making a difference at home and abroad.
$100 /month
Producer
Funds training for a young or emerging diaspora journalist.
$1,000+ /year
Champion
Underwrites a documentary series or special broadcast.
Powered by community
Independent Media Should Belong to the Community.
Diaspora Public Media is supported by diaspora members, friends, foundations and partners who share our vision. Your gift keeps our programming independent, accessible to everyone and accountable to the community rather than to advertisers.
You don't have to just watch.
You Can Help Build It.
Sponsor a Program
Underwrite a series or segment and be recognized as a community partner.
Share Your Story
Have a story, idea or person we should feature? Submit it to our editorial team.
Volunteer Your Skills
Help with production, translation, editing, design, outreach and event support.
Partner With Us
Collaborate on content and distribution with community groups, cultural associations, media outlets and universities.
Spread the Word
Follow us, subscribe and share our programming with your networks.
Diaspora Public Media operates as part of Diaspora Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 92-0752804. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Editorial integrity
Fair and accurate reporting
Transparent stewardship
Regular reporting to supporters
Join us at the beginning
Help Us Tell Our Stories With Dignity, Depth and Pride.
This is the moment to help shape a media voice that truly represents us, today and for generations to come.