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Nigeria: (re)discover the photographic wonders of the Naija in Lights project
To mark World Photography Day on 19 August, CFI invites you to discover the talent of ten young Nigerian photojournalists who took part in the Naija in Lights project. This ambitious project, supported by the agency, aimed to document a crucial...
Georgia: Ukrainian journalists analyse the political stakes in the Caucasus region
From 22 to 26 July 2024, several Ukrainian journalists had the opportunity to delve into the political and social realities of Georgia and the South Caucasus during a working visit organised as part of the Yak Vdoma project. This immersion in Tbilisi...
Cambodia : "Media for One Health" project launched in Phnom Penh
The Media for One Health project, funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and implemented by CFI, in collaboration with the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), was officially launched on 29...
Yemen: 72 journalists commit to strengthening social cohesion and minority rights
Faced with a conflict that is fuelling social tensions and human rights violations in Yemen, 72 journalists spent 12 days learning about the complexity of the situation in the country, and how they can help create a new form of social cohesion. A...
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Faten Abi Faraj, Head of Media at the Lebanese Football Association has become the face of Lebanese football.
I wanted our media outlets to highlight female players.
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In Mauritania he produces video content and training in the fields of digital technology.
I had to be coordinator, accountant and trainer, all at once.
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Moroccan freelance sports journalist, he advises younger journalists on their ambitions.
I had to be bold and willing to carve out a path for myself.
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