Saychai Phanthavong: building a greener future
Saychai Phanthavong, who contributes to Lines magazine, joined the Mekong: Sustainable News project in 2020 for which she produced her first...
Zeina Ramadan: breaking the taboo of mental heath
A woman of many talents, Palestinian director and cultural entrepreneur, Zeina Ramadan, is on a mission to break taboo and improve the way...
Moussa Diallo, a head full of images, 24/7
Moussa Diallo, 38, is a Senegalese screenwriter and aspiring director. Curious, observant and at the same time strongly action-oriented, he...
Soklim Ky, all-terrain journalism
The founder of the Thmey Thmey pure player oversaw training for 80 young journalists living in Cambodia. He shares his vision for journalism...
Amadou Wangré, a Village Man and Proud of it!
Amadou Wangré is the national coordinator of the Rural World Association, based in northern Burkina Faso. The village and its values have...
Heba Obeidat: fighting disinformation and hate speech in Jordan
At just 34 years old, Heba Obeidat already has a brilliant career behind her. Having been a journalist, radio presenter, producer and...
Ruby Haji Naif, the resilient anthropologist
While other kids were dreaming about being a doctor or an engineer, Ruby Haji Naif was adamant: she was going to be a journalist.
Rachid Assade Zongo, Chief Editor listening to young people
Rachid Assade Zongo, 31, is the Chief Editor of Jeunes Wakat, a constructive and civic-minded radio programme designed and produced by and...
Rachid Assade Zongo, Chief Editor listening to young people
Rachid Assade Zongo, 31, is the Chief Editor of Jeunes Wakat, a constructive and civic-minded radio programme designed and produced by and...
Al Hudood, satire as an antidote to censorship
Al Hudood is a satirical and offbeat Jordanian newspaper. A media oddity, it is primarily a means of subverting political prohibitions and...
Falilatou Titi - Investigative journalist in contrast
In Benin, in her investigative online newspaper Banouto, Falilatou Titi (28) likes to stay in the shadows to carry out her investigations...
Hoàng Nhat Nguyen’s goal is to stir people’s consciences
The deputy managing editor of the Vietnam+ site wants to alert Vietnamese people to the most pressing environmental issues. Profile by...
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Mapping Central Asia: Towards Healthier Information Ecosystems
How does important information travel from Central Asia’s decision-making centers and media hubs to geographically remote, vulnerable and...
Less visible, more often attacked: in light of this observation, the impact of CFI’s work to strengthen women’s representation in the media
Women are vastly under-represented in the media(1), both in terms of editorial coverage and their presence in journalism and management...
Central Asian talent at FIPADOC: building connections and telling today’s true stories together
As part of the International Documentary Festival (FIPADOC) in Biarritz (23–31 January 2026), CFI invited four female directors from Central...