About CCIME
The Citizens Coalition for Independent Media (CCIME) is registered with Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional affairs. CCIME was formed by a group of 20 young Journalists to mobilize citizens in Uganda to advocate for independent media, Freedom of Expression and Association as well as agitate for increased citizen participation in democratic Society. CCIME was officially incorporated in 2014 by Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional affairs.
CCIME Vision
A democratic Society where everybody is well governed, informed and empowered.
CCIME Mission
Our mission is to promote democratic governance and human rights enforcement in Uganda and beyond through the development of a pluralistic and independent media environment.
We believe that media development plays a critical role in improving democratic governance and enforcement of human rights in any Society. We strongly believe that have media that is independent of government and other outside influences, promotes freedom of expression and access to information. We strong believe that with independent media, citizens can present the needs and grievances to decision-makers. We need a society where everyone can have access to the best quality of news. In achieving our Mission, we shall work to maintain free-flow of information, independent and accurate news and keep duty bearers transparent and hold them to account. We hope that such transparency and accountability will provide citizens with the information they need to make the critical decisions that impact them at the individual, family, community and national levels.
CCIME Main Goal
The main goal of Citizens Coalition for Independent Media to have a Democratic Society, where citizens freely and willingly advocate for independent media, Freedom of Expression and Association as well as agitate for increased citizen participation. Citizens Coalition for Independent Media (CCIME) is a think tank organization working in all Regions of Uganda including western, Eastern, Northern and Central Uganda.
CCIME Board of Directors
Citizens Coalition for Independent Media (CCIME) is governed by the Board of Directors comprised of 10 members. The Board of Directors are responsible for appointing the Executive Director who is supported by Program Officers and coordinators. All CCIME Board members are Volunteers.
CCIME Staff
Citizens Coalition for Independent Media (CCIME) is currently comprised of 20 full time staff, 5 volunteers, and 4 interns all working to spearhead the organization Mission. CCIME has regional focal persons in all Regions of Uganda who work with Program Coordinators at the Head Office in Kampala. The Regional Focal Persons are responsible for mobilizing citizens in Uganda to join the Coalition.
CCIME Core Values
The following Values are guiding principles to what we do in order to achieve our Mission
- Gender Equality and Equity: Recognizing how media, especially social media, could be a pervasive and profoundly influential socializing force, CCIME is highly committed in using its power as a media organization to advocate for gender equality at all levels of society and institutions.
- Accountability and Transparency: Because holding Ugandan decision makers accountable is one of CCIME’s main missions, CCIME pays particular attention to its own accountability in all its activities, including financial management, and accepts responsibility for them in front of all its stakeholders. CCIME’s accountability is achieved through the disclosure of results in a transparent manner to both its supporters and beneficiaries.
- Independence: CCIME not only wants to provide Uganda citizens with neutral and unbiased information but also acts as an independent organization itself, free from any form and origin of influence. CCIME’s independence gives us the authority we need to effectively make real change happen.
- Professionalism: CCIME believes that strengthening professionalism in journalistic practices in Uganda requires paying particular attention to ethical principles. For CCIME, building the capacities of journalists, starting with its own, is also a way to provide Ugandan citizens with information of true quality.