DW can refer to different things depending on the context. In the case of Deutsche Welle, DW is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages and offers regularly updated articles on its news website and runs its own center for international media development, DW Akademie. The broadcasters stated goals are to produce reliable news coverage, provide access to the German language, and promote understanding between peoples. In other contexts, DW can stand for "dont worry" in text messaging, "dear or darling wife" in social media, or "dishwasher" in real estate.