Newsroom
Trevor Ncube appears on CNN and NPR
Trevor Ncube was interviewed by CNN and NPR about the recent launch of NewsDay, the only independent daily in Zimbabwe. Read more
Santoso wins Knight Award
KBR68H's Santoso and a Brazilian investigative journalist won the 2010 Knight International Journalism Awards, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) announced on 15 June. Read more
Zambian editor released on bail
The Post's Fred M'membe faces 4 months of hard labour for contempt of court
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Papua radio: Changing lives
Survey confirms radio in remote area is highly effective tool for development Read more
Zimbabwe has first independent daily
NewsDay hits streets days after receiving publishing licence
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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.
