Client stories
Malysiakini, Malaysia
Mkini is a rare thing: an indispensable source of online news built on a sound business model
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M&G, South Africa
When M&G broke the "Oilgate" scandal, it shook South African politics to the core Read more
Batumelebi, Georgia
Batumelebi faced its greatest challenge when Georgia and Russia went to war Read more
KBR68H, Indonesia
With 18 million listeners tuning in to KBR68H news, it is a potent force for democracy
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elPeriodico, Guatemala
elPeriodico's publisher survived a mock execution - and still refused to bow to violence Read more
Invest in press freedom
It's easy to invest in MDLF's work, providing independent news businesses with the financing they need to hold governments to account, expose corruption and fight for justice for all.
Track record
From 1996 to December 31, 2011, MDLF provided $113.3 million in affordable financing, including:
· $98.9 million in loans and equity investments;
· $13.9 million in technical assistance and other grants;
· Earned over $36.4 million in interest, dividends and capital gains;
· Collected more than $50.8 million in recovered principal invested;
· $0.5 million through Digital Kiosk, the secure payment service for independent media;
It has written off only 1.91% of the total loaned and invested.
MDLF has returned more than $16.8 million to investors. It ended December 2011 with a portfolio of $40.7 million in outstanding loans and investments.
