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Journalism Conference
Every December the AMDF holds Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Donate Now!Field Work with Journalists
We don't only train, but also take journalists to the field to complete the cycle of hands-on training.
Donate Now!Press Freedom
AMDF is a strong advocate of Press Freedom. We go the extra mile to call authorities to order and defend the rights of journalists.
Donate Now!Media Training & Forum
Media Training & Mentoring: AMDF runs capacity building programmes aimed at developing/strengthening capacities and skills of journalists, thereby building a
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Freedom of the Press: is the situation where professional journalists obtain information freely and use them as required by their
Read MoreJournalism Conference & Awards
Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) is an Annual Media Conference, organised and hosted by Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF)
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In AMDF we believe human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person and are necessary
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Donate in Support of Press Freedom
Your support will go a long way in supporting the work we do around press freedom, bringing relief to journalists who face various types of persecution because of their work.
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Donate to Promote Independent Media
Your support will encourage and strengthen capacities of independent media organizations who go an extra mile to stay in business, providing independent editorial content.
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Donate to Promote Women’s Right
Your support will contribute to efforts aimed at ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). We carry out advocacy activities, and sensitization designed to end the practice.
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latest News
17 Nov
Press Release: AMDF Condemns Arrest And Detention Of Nigerian Journalist, Idibia
Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has closely followed the events leading to the arrest and detention of Achadu Gabriel…
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29 Sep
International Day For Universal Access To Information
Everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information, this right is an integral aspect of freedom of…
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22 Sep
5th Bagauda Kaltho lectures
2023 Bagauda Kaltho Media Lecture The 2023 Bagauda Kaltho Media Lecture organized by the Africa Media Development Foundation, AMDF…
Read more →Team Members
Zhiroh Jairus Jatau
Programme Officer – Press Freedom
As Programme Officer – Press Freedom, Zhiroh plays a crucial role in advocating for…
Iliya Kure
Founder
Iliya is a seasoned journalist and press freedom advocate, who worked with both Nigerian…
Hannatu Musa Mato
Senior Communications Officer
Hannatu holds M.A in English Language from Kaduna State University (KASU). She also studied…
Joy Gadani
Senior Programmes Officer - Gender & Social Justice
As Senior Programme Officer – Gender & Social Justice, Joy is at the forefront…
Norice Emmanuel
Press Freedom Research Assistant
As Press Freedom Researcher in AMDF, Norice monitors and reports press freedom violations in…
Sekyen Dadik
Executive Director
Sekyen worked as a journalist in Nigeria before delving into Media Development work. She…
Gimbiya Sambo
Senior Programmes Officer, Finance and Admin
As Finance officer, Gimbiya’s work involves management of financial records of projects implemented by…
Benjamin Yunana Maigari
Programmes and Development Manager
Benjamin’s work involves creation and development of plans, training of staff and volunteers, as…
What People Say
AMDF has in a few years, transformed many journalists from ‘press release writers’ to investigative pursuant. I am privileged to have undergone series of capacity building training that have over time, improved my career…
Sola Ojo, Editor, Gobroadsheet.com
AMDF is a household name in media training in northern Nigeria. Many of us across the region have benefitted from their trainings. We appreciate all the effort and energy invested in us. Kudos to…
Hauwa Bata, Radio Nigeria, Peace FM Maiduguri
Prior to meeting AMDF, I never wrote any investigative story. As an employee of public media, we were expected to give priorities to government related stories. With the trainings I got from AMDF, I…
Asma’u Yawo Halilu, Voice of Nigeria
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