Targeted initiatives that support free media
More than financing
In a fast-evolving media landscape, media face more challenges and less certainty than ever before. Drawing on our 27 years of experience, we go beyond investment and broaden our impact by launching or partnering in a wide range of targeted initiatives. Programs are centred on specific issues or geography, and all are built on the twin principles of editorial independence and media viability.
Many of our programs are designed around our “Amplify” model of localized capacity support for young independent media in challenging environments. Our objective is to help our partners grow and enhance their business resilience through long-term coaching, training and strategic assistance, powered by our Media Advisory Services.
Program currently open for applications!
Amplify Asia
Our business capacity support program for independent media in selected countries in Asia.
Amplify Europe
Our business capacity support program for independent media from selected countries in Europe.
Program currently open for applications!
MDIF Ventures
Our equity investment opportunity open to impactful early-stage media companies. Currently open for applications.
Southern Africa Media Innovation Program
Our business capacity support program for independent media in Southern Africa.
Nigeria Media Innovation Program
Our business capacity support program for independent media in Nigeria.
European Press Prize
A prestigious annual award that recognizes and celebrates excellence in journalism across Europe, co-founded by MDIF.
MDIF Membership in News Fund
Part of the Membership Puzzle Project that funded and provided membership venture support to 16 independent media as they worked to create reader supported communities. Made possible by the Membership Puzzle Project, Luminate, Lenfest and Google
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