CFI, THE FRENCH MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Latest news
Recent information about projects in the field
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...
Applications are open for Voices in Exile, a new support programme for journalists and media pr...
CFI, Reporters Without Borders (RWB), SINGA and the Maison des journalistes (MDJ) are launching Voices in Exile (“Voix en exil”), a new Paris-based project to support journalists and media professionals who have been forced to leave their home...
RFI Clubs supporting young people in Chad
Chad has not escaped the scourge of misinformation and the spread of misleading information is polluting public debate and undermining social cohesion in the country. Launched in June 2022, the Desinfox Chad project aims to improve the skills of...
CFI launches its Paris Médias 2024 (Paris Media 2024) project at the International Agora for Jo...
At the 17th International Agora for Journalism in Tours, CFI, a partner of the event, announced the launch of its new Paris Médias 2024 project, specifically dedicated to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will allow more than 50 journalists from...
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
Yak Vdoma
Supporting Ukrainian local journalists to promote independent, safe and conflict-sensitive coverage of the war in Ukraine and the regional crisis
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