The Finnish Foundation for Media and Development is a development foundation specialised in freedom of expression and media.

We promote freedom of expression as a human right and a cornerstone of democracy. We support and promote press freedom, more diverse media, journalists’ rights and better communication in developing countries and in Finland. We believe that freedom of expression is a corner stone of democracy and that citizens need critical, unbiased information so that they can influence the society.

Bhrikuti Rai and Sylvia Daulinge

Activities and results

journalists

We train people in the media field

In 2021, Vikes supported the training of 838 journalists and documentarists.

partners

We promote freedom of expression in developing countries

In 2021, Vikes supported the training of 838 journalists and documentarists.

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women

We support equality and female journalists

In 2021, Vikes supported the training of 838 journalists and documentarists.

News and events

Our partners

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The Union of Journalists in Finland
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Alfred Kordelin Foundation logo
Otto A. Malm Donation Fund
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Association of Radio and Television Journalists
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Helsingin Seudun journalistien logo