Africa Editors’ Congress (23–24 February)
During the Africa Editors’ Congress, GFMD will present its newly launched Mapping of Media Assistance and Journalism Support Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa report. The study provides fresh insights into media funding flows, donor priorities, structural gaps, and emerging opportunities across the continent. The presentation will be accompanied by an interactive workshop exploring media funding trends and the implications for newsroom sustainability and ecosystem resilience.
Attending on behalf of GFMD:
- Catherine Gicheru, GFMD Steering Committee
- Zoe Titus, GFMD Steering Committee
- Fiona Nzingo, Membership and Engagement Manager (GFMD Secretariat)
Access the key findings from the report
Access the full report: Mapping of Media Assistance and Journalism Support Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa Media Festival (25–26 February)
GFMD will continue its engagement during the Africa Media Festival, where Steering Committee members and Secretariat staff will be in attendance throughout the event.
On 26 February, Fiona Nzingo will lead an interactive workshop titled “Beyond donors: Rethinking the funding mix for resilient media in Africa”. The session will invite participants to map and compare their real-world funding landscapes — from ODA and philanthropy to technology platforms, private sector actors, and development banks. Through peer exchange and practical exercises, the workshop will examine how African media organisations can diversify revenue streams and build more resilient funding models.
GFMD Steering Committee members and Secretariat staff will also be available throughout these events and welcome the opportunity to connect with members and partners in Nairobi.
📩 GFMD members attending either event are warmly invited to contact Fiona Nzingo at fnzingo@gfmd.info to express interest in an informal members’ meet-up.