Media Defence Fund(Misa Zimbabwe)
Assists journalists facing legal challenges such as those who have been arrested or are facing threats of being arrested. Even those who are being sued in connection with their work as journalists, can get help under this fund.
For More Information
Contact MISA-Zimbabwe- 263-4-776165 746838
www.misa.org

SADC Journalists Under Fire Campaign
Formed in 2003, this project helps journalists in the 11 SADC countries who have been harassed, arrested or violated because of their work as journalists.
This program provided material help such as food for journalists arrested, legal help,, trauma counseling etc. The campaign also facilitates attachments for journalists in the region who need to take a breather from their countries. They also issues alerts, articles on any media freedom violations.
For More Information
Contact MISA-Zimbabwe- 263-4-776165 746838
www.misa.org

Canadian Journalists For Free Expression (Journalists in Distress Fund)
This is a Canadian non-governmental organization supported by Canadian journalists, that defends the rights journalists. The fund provides financial assistance to journalists under threat. Some of the funding is for medial costs arising from mistreatment, legal costs, emergency travel costs for journ’s escaping persecution.

Preference is given to journalists working in their home countries. Or those forced into exile.
Amount granted is normally between US$200 to $US 2 000.
For More Information
Contact CJFE- 416 515-9622
cjfe@cjfe.org

Committee To Protect Journalists
The New York based organization runs a program to help journas who have been physically assaulted or need medical attention. Or those who need to go into hiding, or exile to escape threats. It also caters for the needs of those in prison. The program also helps refer journalists to opportunities in getting grants, fellowships and awards.
For More Information
Contact CPJ- 1-212-465-1004
info@cpj.org

Hellman/Hammet Grants(administered by Human Rights Watch)
Help under this program is for journa’s who have been victims of political persecution and are in financial need. These grants o about US$1 000 to US$ 10 000 are awarded annually. The program takes nominations to the New York office of Human Rights Now.

Nominations should include biological information about the nominee, a list of the nominee’s published writing, a statement about the political persecution suffered and a statement of need.
For More Information
Contact: Human Rights Watch – 1-212- 216 1246 or write to 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, Ny, 10018-3299
allinam@hrw.org

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to be accurate www.mediainzimbabwe.com does not accept liability for any inaccuracies. This list does not cover all possible help and we urge journalists to contact individual organizations for additional information.