TRANSFORMING AFRICAN MEDIA

Empowering Media.
Strengthening Democracy.

Building capacity and advancing media literacy across Africa

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Training & Capacity Building

Practical skills, accredited modules, and fellowships for journalists and students

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Protecting Press Freedom

24/7 welfare support, legal referrals, and emergency assistance for journalists

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Legal support network
Medical assistance
Safe houses
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Empowering Communities

From urban newsrooms to rural community radio - building Africa's media future

1000+
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Years
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Support independent, ethical media across Africa

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MPDI grew from Media Hangout NG into a formal NGO dedicated to strengthening ethical journalism, media literacy and media innovation. We work with universities, media houses and partners to deliver high-quality media content that serves public interest.

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What We Do

Our Five Impact Pillars

Collaborative Events

Exchange conferences and fireside chats

Exchange conferences and fireside chats for solidarity and idea exchange among media professionals.

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Training & Capacity

Practical skills and fellowships

Practical skills, accredited modules and fellowships for journalists and students across Africa.

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Advocacy & Policy

Protecting press freedom

Evidence-based campaigns to protect press freedom and digital rights across the continent.

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Welfare & Emergency

24/7 support for journalists

Transparent hardship funds, legal referrals, and emergency support for journalists in need.

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Media Development Content

Promoting media literacy

Promoting media literacy and improving public perception of journalism across Africa.

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FEATURED PROGRAMME

Roundtable on Election Reporting

In partnership with American Corner. A critical session on ethics, safety, and data verification for the upcoming election cycle.

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Election Roundtable

Upcoming Programme

March 15, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
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Our Trusted Partners

Building Africa's media ecosystem through strategic partnerships

“We welcome partnerships with universities, media houses, donors and civil society organizations committed to building a resilient African media ecosystem.”

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Together, we can build a stronger, more ethical media ecosystem across Africa.

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