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Independent Journalism Fund (IJF)

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Independent Journalism Fund (IJF)

Geographic Scope: Central America

Created: 2016, in partnership with the Ford Foundation

Focus Areas:

  • Support for independent journalism and media

  • Strengthening of democracy and good governance

  • Objective information provision

  • Check on government power

  • Protection of public interest

    • Program Details:

  • Brings together donors to ensure the existence and health of independent journalism and media in Central America

  • Created as a collaborative initiative

  • Recognizes independent media as crucial for strengthening democracy and good governance

    • Funding Partner: Ford Foundation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    journalismhuman-rightssocial-justice

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