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Investing in independent media around the world providing the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies.
Joined May 2010
What does #media leadership look like in 2025? . Join @patburd for her #keynote address at @fraymediaF89921's Entrepreneher conference on August 14. Register 👉
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Round I of the Ukraine Innovative Media Program helped media grow audiences, launch new products & monetize content. Round II is now launching 🎯.€10k funding, expert mentorship, AI & product innovation support and more. More here:🔗
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MDIF and the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPPU) have announced the launch of the second round of their Ukraine Innovative Media Program, building on the success...
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🚨 🚨 Launching Amplify Southern Africa: MDIF’s program for independent media in the region. ✅ 1:1 coaching.✅ Business diagnostics.✅ Strategic planning.✅ Peer learning.✅ Expert support.✅ Business guidance. 🔴Not open for external applicants. 🔽.
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Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has launched Amplify Southern Africa, a mentoring, coaching and capacity strengthening program to help independent media businesses in Zambia, Zimbabwe,...
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An interesting opportunity for the media fraternity in #Nigeria . Sign up and join @NAMIP_MDIF and @Daily_TrustF for this timely and relevant conference! . More information👇.
Join @mdiforg, @NAMIP_MDIF and @Daily_TrustF on July 30 & 31 at the media sustainability conference in Abuja. This event is for media students, journalists, editors, entrepreneurs, researchers and more. Register now to participate:
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Support jailed journalist Mzia Amaglobeli in her fight for #PressFreedom !. All the funds collected through this campaign will go toward vital resources, support for her colleagues, and ensuring they have the means to persevere. Donate here:. #Georgia.
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Support Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli – A Voice for Press Freedo… Media Development Investment Fund needs your support for Help Jailed Journalist Mzia in Her Fight for Press Freedom
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"My arrest on July 29, 2022 highlighted a recurring pattern: authoritarianism often strikes independent media first" - @ChepeZamora . During the brief house arrest before he was taken back to prison, we spoke to José Rubén Zamora. Read here👇.
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José Rubén Zamora is one of Guatemala’s most respected journalists. For more than 25 years, he led elPeriódico (a former MDIF client), an outlet renowned for its hard-hitting investigations that...
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A welcome step from #Guatemala's Constitutional Court, but justice for journalist @ChepeZamora remains elusive. After over 1,000 days behind bars, his right to a fair trial continues to be delayed. #ZamoraLibre #JRZ . 👇.
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La Corte de Constitucionalidad avaló el arresto domiciliario a favor del periodista José Rubén Zamora al "rechazar" un recurso de la Fiscalía, pero continuará en prisión por obstrucción de la...
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What role can #foundations play in supporting the future of #African media? . Our CEO @HarlanMandel will be moderating a panel discussion on the same at Bloomberg's #ABMI2025 in Zambia. More information:
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The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa is part of Bloomberg’s Global Business and Financial Education Program designed to advance business journalism worldwide and provide career opportunities in...
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In a world full of #authoritarian noise, Islands of Integrity matter more than ever. As MDIF turns 30, our CEO @HarlanMandel reflects on how independent #media companies act as Islands of Integrity, and how we’re evolving to support them👇. . #MDIF30
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We have invested in @radionovelo, a leading audio storytelling platform based in Brazil. With 30+ podcast productions since 2019, they tackle issues at the heart of democracy. #IndependentMedia #Podcasting #Brazil.
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MDIF has invested in Brazilian audio journalism company Rádio Novelo. The investment, made through a convertible loan, will strengthen the company’s position in a rapidly evolving audio market and...
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📢Call for proposals!. @NAMIP_MDIF is seeking a consultant to lead its final program evaluation. Ideal candidates needs to understand #Nigeria's media sector + have strong #MEL experience. Deadline: 26 May, 2025. Details:
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On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we spotlight MDIF clients who are using #AI for public good. #WPFD2025. 🔗 Read here:
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RT @storybaker_: Media Development Investment Fund (@mdiforg) anunció una inversión en el medio uruguayo @ladiaria. La inversión impulsará….
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Media Development Investment Fund anunció una inversión en el medio uruguayo La Diaria para fortalecer su expansión en el área audiovisual y brindar acompañamiento en gestión empresarial. La operac...
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We’re proud to announce that MDIF Western Balkans Fund has made its first investment in City&Me, a civic-tech platform transforming how citizens engage in Serbia & Montenegro and set to expand. #ImpactInvestment #CivicTech #Balkans #WesternBalkans. 🔽.
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Big congratulations to @republicjournal on winning the 2025 @InboxCollective Award for Innovation in Design!. #newsletters #media #innovation #designs . More here👇.
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These six newsletters — from Help Scout, the Republic, Dense Discovery, the Financial Times, TextHacks, and Only In Your State — are innovating in remarkable ways. Here’s what you can learn from them...
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📢 Up-skilling opportunity for #media #entrepreneurs!. Luciana Cardoso, our Media #Business Advisor, will be sharing insights on building #sustainable media products at the @wanifraLATAM's Digital Media conference in Panama on 3 April. Register here👇.
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We're pleased to announce that we have invested in Uruguayan newspaper @ladiaria and will be working closely with them to expand their audio-visual vertical, along with providing them #business management guidance. More here👇.
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MDIF has invested in Uruguayan newspaper La Diaria to assist with the organization’s plans to further their audio-visual vertical, along with providing guidance with business management. Established...
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Former #Philippines president Rodrigo #Duterte was arrested by the ICC on charges of "crimes against humanity". How did independent #media outlets helped to bring the former president's atrocities to light?. #DuterteinICC . Find out here👇.
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“From my own news, I have a warrant … from the ICC or something … these motherf***ers have been chasing me for a long time. What did I do wrong?” Spoken at a gathering in Hong Kong on 9 March, these...
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