Mekong Independent is a publication that aims to create more space for journalism in Southeast Asia. We are committed to safely publishing stories from reporters on the ground, who struggle with political repression and an ever-shrinking independent media sector. We want to inform the public on systemic issues, investigate injustice and corruption, and explore solutions to the region’s most pressing problems.
We are a nonprofit organization based in the U.S. We help journalists raise money for their work, and pay reporters and editors with funds received through grants and donations. We collaborate with independent local news outlets on investigations and content-sharing.
Our journalism follows the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics, and we adhere to editorial independence and financial transparency policies. Contact us at editor@mekongindependent.com
Board members:
- Abby Seiff is a writer and editor who was based in Southeast Asia for nearly a decade, writing for such publications as Time, Al Jazeera, Mekong Review, and Pacific Standard, among others.
- Amanda King is a journalist-turned-nonprofit leader with nearly a decade of experience in Cambodia supporting independent media, human rights, and community development. She is committed to strengthening institutions that uplift marginalized voices.
- Michael Dickison is a journalist and editor who has worked in Asia and elsewhere.