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Statement: Greater commitment shown by France to worldwide media development
World Press Freedom Day highlights the vital importance of the role played by journalists and also how important it is that journalists receive support all around the world. CFI, the French media development agency, is reiterating its commitment to...
Radio stations in Chad raise profile of environmental challenges using digital technology
On the banks of Lake Taba, a fisherman explains how climate change is affecting his job. In Moundou, a vegetable producer talks about how the lake has dried up and the dire consequences of this for his crops. Both men are being interviewed by...
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: France Médias Monde and the commune of Île-Saint-Denis...
In just under 100 days, the people of France and the African continent will meet in an open-air space in the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis: “Africa Station”, the largest fan zone for African athletes. A true sporting and cultural festival that France...
CFI celebrates its 35th birthday!
CFI officially launched as an international programme database on 17 April 1989. Its role has changed several times since then, but its missions are now clearly defined: CFI is the world's only French media development agency and is particularly...
Communities
Find out about the backgrounds of our journalists and members of our community
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.
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.
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.
Our projects
Recent information about projects in the field
Desinfox Youth
Combatting the spread of misinformation among young people in Africa
Yak Vdoma
Supporting Ukrainian local journalists to promote independent, safe and conflict-sensitive coverage of the war in Ukraine and the regional crisis
Terra Africa
The media outlets working towards eco-responsible citizenship in West Africa
Media for One health
Journalism for health in South-East Asia
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