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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.

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Dark clouds make way for a silver lining. Request to reactivate the investigation against journalists and columnists who worked for #ZamoraLibre #FreeJRZ's newspaper REJECTED by judicial authority. Though still under house arrest, Zamora will not be going back to jail. #ZamoraLibre

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#HiringAlert We are hiring a Senior Program Officer/Program Officer for our Myanmar Media Program. The successful candidate will help us implement our #business capacity-building program for independent #Myanmar #media. Deadline: 4 April 2025 More info👇 mdif1.bamboohr.com/careers/51

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We're pleased to announce the launch of Nigeria Media Innovation Program -led Media Business Bootcamp for media #entrepreneurs in #Nigeria. This 5-day intensive program could help take your #media #startup idea to the next level. Deadline: 31/03/2025 More information👇 airtable.com/appufxUjoMCazW…

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The persecution of journalist #ZamoraLibre #FreeJRZ continues as Guatemalan authorities have put him behind bars YET AGAIN. He was given a conditional release after spending 800+ days in prison last year. We repeat - #journalismisnotacrime #ZamoraLibre

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Another stamp of appreciation for our work of investing in independent media globally and our commitment to the public interest! We're honored to be selected as an ImpactAssets 50 Emeritus Impact Manager 2025. 👇 mdif.org/news/impactass…

Another stamp of appreciation for our work of investing in independent media globally and our commitment to the public interest!

We're honored to be selected as an <a href="/ImpactAssets/">ImpactAssets</a> 50 Emeritus Impact Manager 2025.

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mdif.org/news/impactass…
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"Everything that happened since November-December and up to now has been an ongoing identity crisis for Romanian media on very many levels" - Alina M. Matis What happens to independent media when worldviews collide? Find out here▶️ mdif.org/news/identity-… #Romania #Georgescu

"Everything that happened since November-December and up to now has been an ongoing identity crisis for Romanian media on very many levels" - <a href="/alinamatis/">Alina M. Matis</a> 

What happens to independent media when worldviews collide?

Find out here▶️ mdif.org/news/identity-… 

#Romania #Georgescu
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“We think it's really important to understand that independent #media really supports and advances all of the #SDGs across the board.” Read Impact Investor's interview with our CEO Harlan Mandel here: impact-investor.com/independent-me… #impact #Investing #socialimpact #philanthropy

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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👇 mdif.org/news/duterte-i…

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We're pleased to announce that we have invested in Uruguayan newspaper la diaria and will be working closely with them to expand their audio-visual vertical, along with providing them #business management guidance. More here👇 mdif.org/news/mdif-inve…

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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 WAN-IFRA LATAM's Digital Media conference in Panama on 3 April. Register here👇 event.wan-ifra.org/wifralanding/d…

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Big congratulations to The Republic on winning the 2025 @InboxCollective Award for Innovation in Design! #newsletters #media #innovation #designs More here👇 inboxcollective.com/here-are-the-w…

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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 🔽 mdif.org/news/mdif-west…

We’re proud to announce that MDIF Western Balkans Fund has made its first investment in City&amp;Me, a civic-tech platform transforming how citizens engage in Serbia &amp; Montenegro and set to expand.
 
#ImpactInvestment #CivicTech #Balkans #WesternBalkans

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Media Development Investment Fund (Media Dev Inv Fund) anunció una inversión en el medio uruguayo la diaria. La inversión impulsará la expansión del medio en la producción audivisual. lasociedaddelcontenido.com/2025/04/18/med…

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📣 Calling all mission-driven #media in #Kenya! MDIF’s Amplify Kenya is open for proposals from outlets ready to innovate, grow, and lead. Perks: 💡 Coaching 📈 Business support 🌐 Networking Rolling applications until full 👇 mdif.org/news/mdifs-amp…

📣 Calling all mission-driven #media in #Kenya!

MDIF’s Amplify Kenya is open for proposals from outlets ready to innovate, grow, and lead.

Perks: 
💡 Coaching
📈 Business support
🌐 Networking

Rolling applications until full
👇
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On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we spotlight MDIF clients who are using #AI for public good. #WPFD2025 🔗 Read here: mdif.org/news/world-pre…

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we spotlight MDIF clients who are using #AI for public good. 

  #WPFD2025

🔗 Read here: mdif.org/news/world-pre…
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📢Call for proposals! Nigeria Media Innovation Program 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: namip.mdif.org/press-release-…

📢Call for proposals!

<a href="/NAMIP_MDIF/">Nigeria Media Innovation Program</a>  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: namip.mdif.org/press-release-…
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We have invested in Rádio Novelo, a leading audio storytelling platform based in Brazil. With 30+ podcast productions since 2019, they tackle issues at the heart of democracy. mdif.org/news/mdif-inve… #IndependentMedia #Podcasting #Brazil

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Can independent #media survive in the face of shrinking civic space and mounting economic pressure in #Europe? Results from the report published by Amplify Europe show how focused support and mentoring can help independent media thrive. Read here: mdif.org/news/amplify-e…

Can independent #media survive in the face of shrinking civic space and mounting economic pressure in #Europe?

Results from the report published by Amplify Europe show how focused support and mentoring can help independent media thrive. 

Read here: mdif.org/news/amplify-e…
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In a world full of #authoritarian noise, Islands of Integrity matter more than ever. As MDIF turns 30, our CEO Harlan Mandel reflects on how independent #media companies act as Islands of Integrity, and how we’re evolving to support them👇 mdif.org/news/mdif-at-3… #MDIF30

In a world full of #authoritarian noise, Islands of Integrity matter more than ever. 

As MDIF turns 30, our CEO <a href="/HarlanMandel/">Harlan Mandel</a>  reflects on how independent #media companies act as Islands of Integrity, and how we’re evolving to support them👇

mdif.org/news/mdif-at-3… 

#MDIF30
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What role can #foundations play in supporting the future of #African media? Our CEO Harlan Mandel will be moderating a panel discussion on the same at Bloomberg's #ABMI2025 in Zambia. More information: bmia.org/events/africa-…