Febrayer Network (Regional Fund for Public Interest Media in the MENA)

The Febrayer Network was created by independent media outlets from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to provide support that European and US donors often cannot offer. Its mission is to build a sustainable and secure ecosystem for independent media in the Arabic-speaking region by supporting media practitioners who share progressive values and are committed to serving the public interest. As a solidarity network, Febrayer enables MENA journalists to train and support one another by sharing experiences and addressing common challenges. A grant from the International Fund will allow the Febrayer Network to explore the feasibility of establishing a Regional Fund for Public Interest Media in the MENA region. It will also foster multi-stakeholder consensus on the Fund's governance model and secure tentative commitments from the donor community.

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