Dear Friends,
When major global events transpire, the audience turns to PBS NewsHour for comprehensive and trustworthy coverage. We believe it is critical that we cover stories of war and conflict around the world, as well as non-breaking foreign reports that give us greater understanding of the complex, ever-changing world we live in now. We hope you will make a gift—worth DOUBLE to PBS NewsHour—to help secure the future of our foreign news coverage.
Certainly, coverage of international news feels so very important these days. It has always been a key tent pole of the NewsHour’s work, both on air and online. In an era where misinformation proliferates, the NewsHour aims to be a beacon of fairness and accuracy.
I was fortunate to work and learn from legendary journalist Ted Koppel for 17 years. I know he is a keen observer and never a hesitant critic of the news media. And so, it is especially powerful when he says, "It’s difficult to recall a time over the past 50 years when our country was in greater need of serious, non-partisan journalism. It’s hard to think of any outlet doing more with less than the PBS NewsHour. Imagine what they could do with greater resources. Imagine the nation’s loss if we don’t provide that help. Through the Dorney-Koppel Foundation, Grace Anne and I are trying to boost the NewsHour’s overseas coverage. Please join us."
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We hope you help us make the most of this match opportunity and meet this moment. Your generous support ensures the NewsHour will continue to deliver comprehensive and compelling international journalism, including:
- Ongoing coverage from the ground in Ukraine, and whether there will be enough international support for Ukraine to keep up the fight with Russia.
- Reporting on the complex Israel-Hamas war and its threat of regional expansion.
- Coverage of often overlooked international stories, including some we currently have in the works on the stakes for India’s upcoming election, the challenges of Hungary within the EU, the violent crisis in Haiti and forward looking climate projects in Rwanda, and so much more.
We take pride in our commitment to on-the-ground foreign reporting. However, sustaining such endeavors amidst increasing demands is financially taxing. To uphold our mission of delivering extensive and insightful reporting, we are reaching out to request your support for our fundraising effort. Your tax-deductible gift of any amount will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 by the Dorney-Koppel Foundation. This match is exclusive to direct gifts to PBS NewsHour’s foreign coverage.
Friend, we deeply appreciate your consideration of this request and thank you for your continued support of independent journalism. Together, we can empower audiences with the knowledge they need to navigate an increasingly complex world.
Sincerely,
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