Journalists in Distress Fund
"For me, this meant so very much. Thank you, your colleagues, and all those people with big hearts who helped me. Thanks to this, I was able to live for a while out of the camp and to really take care of my health. This means so much to me, and I just don't know how to express my gratitude!"
Russian journalist forced to flee with his family in 2008
Read the blog post about our work managing the International Journalists in Distress global network.
CJFE's Journalists in Distress Fund provides humanitarian assistance to journalists whose lives and well-being are threatened. In most cases, the journalists we help have been attacked or threatened because of their profession.
About the Journalists in Distress Fund
• Preference is given to journalists working in their home countries. However, requests will also be considered from journalists forced into exile, especially if they continue to cover their home country.
• Funds are not granted for ongoing expenses to organizations, institutions, or enterprises.
• Since its creation in 1999, the fund has disbursed over $190,000.
• The amount granted typically ranges from $200 to $1500 CDN, depending on the case.
What does the Journalists in Distress Fund provide financial support for?
• Lawyers' fees when journalists are detained
• Medical expenses when they are caught in the line of fire
• Transportation costs when they are forced to flee
• Financial support for the families of journalists who have been killed or imprisoned
To learn more about the Journalists in Distress Fund, please contact Leslie de Freitas, CJFE Manager.
Please see attached Application form. If you need an application form in Word instead of pdf, please contact us.
