About The Shabaka

The Shabaka thrives on a simple promise: to deliver accurate, multilingual journalism that is independent, accessible, and shaped by the needs of our readers. In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly and credible reporting often struggles for space, our work depends on the support of individuals who believe in responsible storytelling. Your contribution helps us stay free from corporate influence, political pressure, and the constraints that come with ad-driven compromise.

Every article we publish involves hours of research, verification, translation, and editing across four languages—English, Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu. This structure allows us to reach communities that are often overlooked by global media, ensuring that reliable information is not limited to a single linguistic group. By supporting us, you strengthen this multilingual effort and help maintain a newsroom that prioritizes accuracy, diversity, and context over speed and sensationalism.

Reader support enables us to cover stories that matter but are frequently underreported. It helps us send reporters to the ground when needed, invest in better tools for fact-checking, and sustain a team committed to fair and transparent journalism. More importantly, it keeps The Shabaka open and accessible to everyone, without paywalls or barriers.

If you choose to contribute, you become part of a collective that values independent media and understands the importance of global perspectives. Whether your support is one-time or ongoing, large or small, it makes a meaningful impact on our ability to continue reporting with integrity.

The Shabaka exists because readers like you believe that the world deserves better news—reliable, empathetic, and free from bias. Thank you for standing with us and helping us build a platform where truth transcends borders and languages.