ACOS Alliance

The ACOS (A Culture of Safety) Alliance was formed in 2014 to promote the safety of freelance and local journalists reporting from hostile environments and conflict areas. It coordinates and leads a coalition of news organizations, freelance journalists’ associations, and press freedom NGOs to develop standards, protocols, and trainings to ensure the safe practice of international reporting. This award supports coordination activities, training workshops, and safety initiatives of the ACOS Alliance. The intended outcome is a news industry that values and prioritizes the safety of those often risking their lives to bring accurate and on-the-ground reporting from dangerous places.