Client stories
Malysiakini, Malaysia
Malaysiakini has made itself an indispensable source of news and opinion - as well as developing 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
Yakutsk Vecherny, Russia
Yakutsk Vecherny's reporting has won plenty of friends ... and made many enemies 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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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 31 March 2010, MDLF has provided $97.5 million in affordable financing, including:
• $84.8 million in loans and equity investments;
• $1.2 million in technical assistance grants;
• $11 million in other grants;
• $0.5 million through Digital Kiosk, the secure payment service for independent media;
• Collected approximately $10.5 million in interest and dividends.
MDLF has financed 213 projects for 72 independent media companies in 24 countries and has written off only 1.92% of the total loaned and invested.
MDLF ended March 2010 with a portfolio of $37.9 million in outstanding loans and investments.
