International Projects
Fritt Ord takes part in a number of joint projects outside the borders of Norway, primarily related to freedom of the press, democracy building and the strengthening of organisations of civil society.
Perspektivy
Perspektivy offers courses and skills development grants for Russian-language journalists. The project is a joint venture between Fritt Ord, the Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Robert Bosch Foundation.
Civitates
The European fund Civitates, to which Fritt Ord contributes, was established in 2017. The fund supports players of civil society, attaching importance to projects related to democracy, solidarity and independent journalism.
Free Word in London
Free Word was conceived as a venue and home for the literature and freedom of expression sectors by Ursula Owen, co-founder of Virago Press. It opened in September 2009 supported by the Norwegian freedom of expression charity, Fritt Ord, and Arts Council England.
FutureLab Europe (finished)
Futurelab Europe was established in 2011 as a collaboration between ten European Foundations, including Fritt Ord.