Zaborona

Zaborona is an independent Ukrainian digital media outlet focused on cultural reporting, investigative features, and in-depth storytelling. Founded in 2015, the magazine was created to provide alternative perspectives on Ukraine’s society, politics, and cultural life, highlighting stories that are often underreported or overlooked by mainstream media. The newsroom covers social issues, civic movements, arts and culture, historical memory, and contemporary politics. Its journalists produce investigative reports, multimedia features, and longform narratives that combine on-the-ground reporting with data analysis and interviews, offering readers nuanced insights into the forces shaping Ukrainian society. Zaborona emphasizes creative storytelling and reader engagement. Its multimedia approach, including interactive articles, video essays, and photo reports, allows the outlet to reach broad audiences while exploring complex societal topics in accessible ways. Funded through donations and grants, Zaborona operates independently of advertising and political influence. This model ensures editorial freedom, allowing the publication to pursue challenging stories, highlight marginalized voices, and provide Ukrainian audiences with insightful, trustworthy, and culturally rich journalism.