Amplify South Africa selects 12 independent media to join program Amplify South AfricaMDIF update 21 June 2024 We are thrilled to announce Amplify South Africa’s first cohort, selected from more than 100 applications to join the tailored … Read more
European Press Prize 2024: Winners expose migration dangers, impunity of oil companies and more MDIF update 10 June 2024 The award ceremony for the European Press Prize 2024 was held in Prague on June 6. Spread across five categories … Read more
MDIF partners with European Press Prize for award ceremony in Prague MDIF update 3 June 2024 MDIF has partnered with the European Press Prize to organize the award ceremony for this year’s edition of the European … Read more
MDIF Western Balkans Fund closes first call: 47 applications for media ventures MDIF updateMDIF Western Balkans Fund 20 May 2024 MDIF Western Balkans Fund has closed its first call for applications for media along the early-stage spectrum after attracting a … Read more
José Rubén Zamora granted conditional release, but remains in jail MDIF update 16 May 2024 A Guatemalan court ordered the conditional release of journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of now defunct Guatemalan newspaper el Periódico, … Read more
MDIF CEO discusses media business and investment on Reuters podcast MDIF update 10 May 2024 The media industry around the world has been trying to adapt since digital disruption began two decades ago. News of … Read more
How can a strong, independent media help us fight climate change? MDIF clientsMDIF update 2 May 2024 Mis/disinformation will be “the most severe global risk” over the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global … Read more
MDIF and AIRPU launch Ukraine Innovative Media Program MDIF update 22 April 2024 MDIF and the Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPU) have launched the Ukraine Innovative Media Program to help … Read more
“Investors bring a lot more than just funding” – MDIF CEO at IJF 2024 MDIF update 19 April 2024 MDIF CEO Harlan Mandel joined a panel discussion titled “Unlocking private capital to save independent journalism” at the International Journalism … Read more
