Independent media around the world

MDIF invests in independent media around the world providing the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies.

Timely, accurate, relevant information is criti...
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MDIF invests its resources of financial capital and human skills in independent media companies in a range of countries where access to free and independent media is under threat. It provides affordable debt, equity and quasi-equity financing to help journalists build sustainable businesses around professional, responsible, quality journalism. Supporting investments with business, strategic and technical know-how, MDIF helps build news institutions that are strong enough to hold governments to account, expose corruption and drive systemic change.
MDIF is a New York-registered not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) public charity status.