Media InterAct is a one-year project aimed at initiating an avenue for mainstreaming integration and diversity of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) within Maltese media and journalism. Its objective is that of incentivising the media and the press to capture the realities and the needs of an increasingly diverse audience by providing a more accurate and balanced portrayal of TCNs in Malta.

The foundations of the project are based on an initial research component focused on mapping out the current situation of TCNs and their representation within Maltese media, as well as on providing examples of best practices from other EU Member States. Furthermore, Media InterAct will pilot the production of a 13-episode TV programme aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue, interaction and exchange through the sharing of culinary experiences and traditions of TCNs living in Malta and their simultaneous account of their integration experiences in Malta. It will also pilot the issuing of a special edition magazine dedicated to integration as well as introduce a Maltese Award for Journalism promoting integration and intercultural dialogue. The project will conclude with a multi-stakeholder networking conference, bringing together various actors to discuss the role of the media in facilitating the integration of TCNs in Malta. Following this, Media InterAct will publish a set of final recommendations related to the mainstreaming of integration and diversity into media policies in Malta.

Watch the thirteen Media InterAct TV programmes "Minn Lenti Interkulturali" in January, February and March 2012 on:

E22
Wednesdays 20.30
Thursdays 19.30 (repeat)
Fridays 15.00 (repeat)
Sundays 09.30 (repeat)

TVM
Fridays 11.00