Community media

Definition
Community media

"are media that are non-profit and accountable to the community that they seek to serve. They are open to participation in the creation of content by members of the community. The community media are editorially independent of government, commercial and religious institutions and political parties. They are a distinct group within the media sector alongside commercial and public media. One of the key characteristics of community media is their ability to deliver social gain. They provide an access to media for minority and marginalized groups and promote and protect cultural diversity, including linguistic one.."