Global Press Freedom Initiative
Defending the Truth ,
Protecting the Storytellers.
We provide legal shield, digital security, and emergency funds to investigative journalists working in high-risk zones across 50+ countries.
+2k
Supported by global community
★★★★★
Our Ecosystem
Built for Modern Journalism
We bridge the gap between resources and results with a comprehensive support system designed for the digital age.
31 Regions Covered↑+5
Global Network
Connecting Tanzanian journalists with international media houses in 75+ countries for cross-border investigations and knowledge exchange.
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Digital Innovation Lab
Pioneering AI tools, encrypted communication, and data journalism platforms for secure storytelling in hostile environments.
Investigative Journalism
Funding deep-dive reporting into corruption, environmental crimes, and human rights abuses with legal protection.
Legal Defense
Emergency funds, courtroom representation, and safe houses for journalists facing persecution, threats, or imprisonment.
98%
Case Success Rate
500+
Lawyers Network
Mentorship & Training
Pairing emerging journalists with veteran editors for skill development, ethical guidance, and career advancement.
Spotlight Story
How a Community Radio Station Saved a Village
5 min read
12k+ views
By Sarah M.
When flash floods hit the Kilombero district, mainstream media was silent. Using TMF-funded equipment, a local community radio station broadcasted evacuation routes for 72 hours straight, saving an estimated 500 lives.
"Information is aid. Without the radio, we wouldn't have known which way to run."
Village Elder
Opportunities & Impact
Active Grant Programs
Funding, fellowships, and tools empowering the next generation of Tanzanian storytellers.
Closing Soon
Grant
Supported byUSAID
Investigative Journalism Fund
Empowering reporters to uncover corruption and demand accountability in public sectors through deep-dive reporting grants.
Funding
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Closing in 3 days
CorruptionHuman Rights
Open
Fellowship
Supported byGoogle News Initiative
Digital Transformation Lab
Equipping traditional newsrooms with AI tools, data visualization training, and digital security infrastructure.
Funding
$5,000 + Tools
Deadline
Open until Nov 30
AIData Viz
Upcoming
Mentorship
Supported byUN Women
Women in Media Leadership
Bridging the gender gap in editorial leadership through executive mentorship and management training.
Funding
Stipend Provided
Deadline
Opens Jan 2025
LeadershipEquity
Open
Grant
Supported byVodacom
Rural Voices Initiative
Amplifying under-reported stories from remote districts by supporting community radio stations.
Funding
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Always Open
CommunityRadio
