Training

AMDF runs capacity building programs aimed at developing/strengthening capacities and skills of journalists, thereby building a strong media workforce on the continent.

Advocacy

AMDF advocates for increased understanding, recognition and importance of media development among partners and other civil society organisations.

Research

We conduct research on impact of media on development policies. We also encourage the evaluation of media development work as a way to identify and advance best practices.

Information Sharing

AMDF elevates the effectiveness and status of media by sharing best practices, highlighting impact and providing platform for discussion and debate on important issues

About us

Explore Africa Media Development Foundation

Our mission is to enhance the quality of journalism and ensure that compelling, development-focused stories from Africa are told and heard. We aim to empower journalists with the skills and knowledge needed to report effectively on critical issues affecting the continent.

A few things we’re good at

Check out our major activities

Media Training

We run media trainings and other engagements aimed at strengthening capacities of journalists

Press Freedom Advocacy 

We advocate for a free environment in Africa where journalists can practice their profession

Media Lecture

We annually hold the Bagauda Kaltho Media Lecture online focusing on various issues related to the media

Journalism Conference 

Each year we hold the Africa Conference on Development Journalism hosting journalists, academics, development partners, and CSOs

Media Awards

Each year we hold the AMDF Journalist of the Year contest, where we recognize best journalism works

Journalists Network

We run the African Journalists Network (AJN), connecting journalists and providing them relevant information

Focus

Press Freedom Endeavors

We are committed to Press Freedom

Statements

We issue statements on press freedom issues, advocating for a better environment for the press in Africa.

Annual WPFD

We hold panel discussion on World Press Freedom Day featuring African journalists and other stakeholders

Press Tracker

We launched the press freedom tracker where we document each case of press freedom violation in Africa

Courage Awards

Each Year we present Courage in Journalism Awards to a Journalist and a Media House that demonstrate courage in their work

Focus

The Conference Platform

Our annual Journalism Conference

Keynote

Notable individuals are invited to present keynote address during the Africa Conference on Development Journalism

Panel Discussions

Organisations key into the conference by taking a session to hold panel discussions on topics related to the conference theme

Papers

Academics and other individuals submit abstracts, once selected the are scheduled to present a paper during the conference

Networking

The conference provides a platform for participants from different places to interact and network with each other

Success Stories

Array of projects executed overtime

Testimonials

Here are what Journalists say about us:

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

Hauwa Bata

Radio Nigeria, Maiduguri

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

Sola Ojo

GoBroadsheet, Kaduna

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

Asma’u Halilu

Voice of Nigeria, Kaduna

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

John Doe

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Our Team

Team of dedicated staff making things happen in AMDF

Sekyen Dadik

Executive Director

Zhiroh Jatau

Press Freedom Manager

Gimbiya Sambo

,Senior Program Officer Finance & Admin

Hannatu Mato

Senior Program Officer, Partnerships

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    • Phone: +234 809 089 9927
    • E-mail: coordinator@amdf-centre.org
    • Address: 4/5 Imam House, Ahmadu Bello Way, By NEPA Roundabout, Kaduna 800212, Nigeria
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