Overview:
A new push to strengthen Palau’s media sector is underway, with the Palau Media Council launching a fundraising campaign to expand training, secure equipment and build a dedicated media training center for the next generation of storytellers.
KOROR, Palau (April 23, 2026) — The Palau Media Council has launched a fundraising drive to support ongoing efforts to strengthen local media capacity, including training programs, equipment access and the establishment of a dedicated media training center.
The campaign, running through May 25, seeks financial contributions to cover about $3,000 in import taxes for donated media equipment valued at $30,000, as well as costs to outfit a new training facility at Palau Community College.
The initiative builds on recent programs that trained 24 young participants in basic content production. With new equipment expected to arrive in May, PMC plans to expand hands-on instruction in video production, storytelling and digital media, paired with mentorship opportunities.
Organizers say the program addresses a persistent gap in Palau’s media sector, where strong interest among youth and early-career professionals is often limited by lack of access to industry-standard tools and structured training.
Funds raised will support equipment clearance, facility development and the delivery of workshops and mentorship programs aimed at increasing the number of trained media practitioners, improving local content quality and expanding shared access to resources.
The training center is expected to serve young people, early-career journalists, PMC members and community organizations seeking media support, while laying the foundation for a more sustainable, locally driven media sector.
PMC will also host a World Press Freedom Day event on May 1 at Palau Community College to highlight the role of a free and independent press in strengthening democracy and community engagement. (By: L.N. Reklai)