What we are witnessing is an unbundling of media: In conversation with Nigerian media leader Wale Lawal MDIF 30th AnniversaryMDIF update 17 March 2026 In 2021, The Economist described the Nigerian independent media outlet The Republic as “an example of the new intellectual spaces … Read more
How the MDIF Multiplier unlocks 5x investment in independent media MDIF update 13 March 2026 The MDIF Multiplier is an investment mechanism built on a simple but ambitious premise: relatively small philanthropic grants can unlock … Read more
Condolences on the passing of Sajeewa Wijeweera Amplify AsiaMDIF update 13 March 2026 The news of the passing of Sajeewa Wijeweera, founder of Rata.lk (a partner in MDIF’s Amplify Asia program) and a … Read more
Mediahuis Chair and MDIF CEO discuss protecting independent media through Pluralis MDIF updatePluralis 12 March 2026 Mediahuis Chair Thomas Leysen, who also chairs the Pluralis Supervisory Board, and Harlan Mandel, CEO of Pluralis manager Media Development … Read more
ImpactAssets 50 2026: MDIF again selected as Emeritus Impact Manager MDIF update 10 March 2026 MDIF has been selected as an Emeritus Impact Manager for the ImpactAssets 50 2026, the definitive guide to impact investing fund managers … Read more
Pluralis B.V. invests in leading Ukrainian media company Ukrainska Pravda MDIF updatePluralis 26 January 2026 Amsterdam. Pluralis B.V. today announced that it has become a minority shareholder of leading Ukrainian media company Ukrainska Pravda. Pluralis, founded … Read more
What “media” means at MDIF MDIF update 13 January 2026 One of the safest predictions for 2026 is that media organizations will continue to adapt, change and reinvent themselves as … Read more
Freedom of expression: A cornerstone of human rights Impact on societyMDIF update 10 December 2025 United Nations Human Rights Day, observed each year on December 10, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal … Read more
Re-imagining civic-participation: Interview with City&Me Founder Branko Krsmanović MDIF clientsMDIF updateMDIF Western Balkans Fund 9 December 2025 Imagine this. A park in your neighbourhood that once served as a haven for children and families has fallen into … Read more
