Welcome to UMDF
Uganda Media Development Foundation!
Welcome to the Uganda Media Development Foundation website.
Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF) is a registered media NGO (Number S.5914/2747) founded in 1994 by a group of journalists with a common vision of a pro-active media that participates in the democratic and
Welcome to the Uganda Media Development Foundation website.
Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF) is a registered media NGO (Number S.5914/2747) founded in 1994 by a group of journalists with a common vision of a pro-active media that participates in the democratic and
development processes in the country. UMDF aims to enhance the capacity of media practitioners to play an active and meaningful role in the realization of democracy, human rights observance, and development in general. The founding of UMDF was informed by the thinking that any society that cherishes democratic ideals needs an independent, pluralistic, free and informed media to act ... Read More
Mission & Vision
Our Mission & Vision
Vision : Our vision is to be the lead organization in the media industry, with a strong commitment to promotion of ethical practices and concrete actions that champion this commitment. We envision being a platform from which journalists and media practitioners can rise above their limitations; to become honest successful professionals in their activities, and uplift the profile of the Ugandan media in the democratisation process.
Vision : Our vision is to be the lead organization in the media industry, with a strong commitment to promotion of ethical practices and concrete actions that champion this commitment. We envision being a platform from which journalists and media practitioners can rise above their limitations; to become honest successful professionals in their activities, and uplift the profile of the Ugandan media in the democratisation process.
Mission : We are in the service every day to help journalists build their skills and achieve excellence in media practice by offering programs and services that enable them realize their potential, and contribute to better governance and livelihoods choices.
Our mission is to provide opportunities to individuals by empowering them with communications tools.
We strive to educate journalists in Uganda about communications in development and better governance to achieve this mission.
Our mission is to provide opportunities to individuals by empowering them with communications tools.
We strive to educate journalists in Uganda about communications in development and better governance to achieve this mission.
UMDF - Core Values
UMDF Core Values;
The core values are at the foundation of our existence and reflect in the activities we undertake and these include:
Integrity - we conduct ourselves and relations with utmost integrity and demand from members to embrace honesty and earn respect of others.
Service - we commit ourselves to the development of a vibrant media industry through our operations.
Team work – we work together with our stakeholders to deliver the best information products and impart practical skills among trainees.Results oriented- we are committed to achieve the best outcome from engagements in our care for stakeholders, clients, trainees, and community where we operate.
Our Main Objectives
UMDF Main Objectives!
1. To enhance journalists skills and professionalism through mid-career training
2. To improve media regulation and practice of journalism
3. To increase research on media and advocacy on media policy
4. To promote media engagement in peace building and conflict transformation
1. To enhance journalists skills and professionalism through mid-career training
2. To improve media regulation and practice of journalism
3. To increase research on media and advocacy on media policy
4. To promote media engagement in peace building and conflict transformation
MEMBERSHIP - The membership of UMDF is open to all journalists who share its vision and mission, and have demonstrated commitment to that cause. Membership is drawn from both print and electronic media, and all members are media practitioners in various media organizations
Associate Membership - A number of professionals who ascribe to the UMDF goals and objectives can become Associate Members. These can be engaged by UMDF on the various tasks and consultancies to offer expertise or backstop our clients’ information and communication needs.
Associate Membership - A number of professionals who ascribe to the UMDF goals and objectives can become Associate Members. These can be engaged by UMDF on the various tasks and consultancies to offer expertise or backstop our clients’ information and communication needs.
Our Program Areas
UMDF Program Areas
Media Training - UMDF regards training as a continuous process to enable journalists tackle the contemporary challenges of professionalism. UMDF thus organizes mid-career training activities, mainly through workshops on pertinent issues that relate to journalistic professionalism. UMDF uses a thematic approach to training networked through different regional journalists associations. Thematic areas addressed include; Business reporting, Court reporting, Environment
Media Training - UMDF regards training as a continuous process to enable journalists tackle the contemporary challenges of professionalism. UMDF thus organizes mid-career training activities, mainly through workshops on pertinent issues that relate to journalistic professionalism. UMDF uses a thematic approach to training networked through different regional journalists associations. Thematic areas addressed include; Business reporting, Court reporting, Environment
reporting, Elections coverage, and Human rights reporting. The training involves 300 journalists every year. The training regional centres are in: Mukono, Mbale, Jinja, Gulu, Arua, Hoima, Mbarara, Kabale, and Kasese. It has collaborated with local and international bodies such organizations as the Uganda Human Rights Commission on human rights reporting and the World Bank to train journalists in business and development reporting. MoreWelcome to UMDF
Welcome to the Uganda Media Development Foundation website. UMDF is a registered media NGO (Number S.5914/2747) ... Read More
About Us
The philosophy that guides UMDF is the thinking that the media are a central pillar in society, and therefore play a crucial role ... Read More
Our Activities
UMDF has conducted a series of workshops at designated centers in Masaka, Soroti, Mukono, Gulu, Hoima, Kasese, Jinja. The thematic topical ... Read More
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Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF) in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) organized a four day residential training workshop at Kayira Complex, Mbale District from the 24th -27th June 2009.
Journalists in West Nille recently underwent training in political reporting. The four day residential training workshop was held at White Castle Hotel, Arua District from the 4th- 7th August 2009.UMDF News
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