MPDI is a pan-African media development organisation. Born from Media Hangout NG, MPDI formalises years of convening, training and advocacy into a structured organisation with a clear governance framework and five-year strategic roadmap.
To build a resilient, empowered and ethical African media ecosystem that informs, inspires and drives positive change across the continent.
To enhance media literacy, strengthen journalistic capacity, promote ethical communication, provide welfare support, and empower communities through evidence-based advocacy, training, storytelling and digital innovation.
The principles that guide everything we do
From grassroots movement to formal NGO
Media Hangout NG launched as a practitioner space, creating a community for media professionals to connect, learn, and grow together.
Key roundtable with the U.S. American Corner on election reporting, marking our commitment to ethical journalism during critical democratic moments.
Transition and registration as MPDI with strategic plan adopted. We formalize our mission to serve Africa's media ecosystem with structure and vision.
There are critical gaps in the African media sector regarding training, welfare, advocacy, and digital adaptation. Our Strategic Plan's burden-of-proof shows a need for a structured support system that empowers independent journalism and strengthens democratic accountability across the continent.
Press freedom & digital rights
Journalists & communities
Media ecosystem across Africa
Founder & Executive Director
Founder of Media Hangout NG and Executive Director of MPDI. With deep background in media and years leading the Media Hangout organising team, Rosemary brings practitioner insight and strategic vision to MPDI.
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