CFI, THE FRENCH MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Latest news
Recent information about projects in the field
Support for Burmese media in exile: the Naye Thit project supports independent information
In 2025, as Burma faces a major humanitarian crisis and intensifying armed conflict, the media in exile are playing a crucial role in maintaining an independent coverage of events.
Crossed Perspectives: Empowering and Inspiring Productions
Through solution journalism, storytelling, and in-depth articles, Meng Seavmey, Phannga Southiphong, and Francis Dave Orcio are dedicated to discussing health and environmental issues in Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines, embracing the holistic...
Call for an increase of European support for journalism and free media worldwide
At this critical point in time, independent journalists, public interest media and civil society organisations in countries around the world need decisive support. They are directly and severely impacted by the current US administration’s decision to...
Al Qadirat: an innovative project to empower young Palestinian journalists
The Al Qadirat project, implemented over a one-year period by Nisaa FM with CFI support, has had a significant impact on empowering young Palestinian journalists.
Communities
Find out about the backgrounds of our journalists and members of our community
Journalist, speaker and teacher, is a household name in her native Philippines.
I want to use my skills and the media to express the feelings of the most oppressed and to change communities through education.
A 25-year-old Albanian journalist at the start of her career.
It’s about building trust with the audience.
Vietnamese journalist & trainer, Vu Duc Khuynh.
I work with specialist journalists to avoid spreading fake news that confuses journalists and the general public.
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We act for
- Defend freedom of information
- Protect the environment
- Promote equality between women and men
Our Statement of Principles
FREEDOM
CFI asserts its unwavering commitment to freedom of expression and the freedom of the media, as well as to the fundamental freedoms underpin the democratic balance of a society
SUSTAINABILITY
CFI conducts all of its actions with a constant focus on sustainability
DIALOGUE
CFI promotes a culture of exchange, dialogue and sharing of good practices between the media community including regulatory bodies and public authorities
PLURALISM
CFI supports and defends media pluralism by guaranteeing the diversity of content and opinions
Find out more about CFI values