For several years, Media and Digital Africa has been committed to strengthening the media in Africa, by supporting the training of journalists, students and professionals in the field, as well as the production of quality content.
Whether in the print, radio or digital media, every medium contributes to ensuring that information is free and accessible to all, promoting freedom of expression, the cornerstone of any democratic society.
Our areas of action :
- Quality media
The lack of training for media professionals has a direct impact on the quality of information disseminated, particularly online. Misinformation and fake news proliferate, eroding public confidence in the media.
To remedy this, MDI supports training programmes aimed at strengthening the skills of those working in the sector and promoting quality journalism.
- Appropriate laws and regulations
Our proactive approach includes awareness-raising campaigns, partnerships with other organisations and the development of clear guidelines to guide our initiatives.
In addition, we actively work to influence policies and regulations to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in media and digital.
- Reliable and authentic content
We are taking action to ensure that information is reliable and accessible to all, by developing fact-checking projects and training courses, supporting the media and raising public awareness of the issues surrounding disinformation.
By training citizens in the tools for verifying information, we make them active players in the fight against fake news.
- Support programmes
MDI has set up a journalism scholarship programme to support emerging journalists from under-represented communities.
This is to ensure that they are vehicles for truthful information.
