The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF)
On May 1, 2008, a new philanthropic organization was launched: The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF) ( http://www.humanitarianmedia.org ). The mission of the HMF seeks to tap into the power of the media—film, both documentary and narrative; art and music; print, web, television, and photojournalism—and extend their influence more broadly, so that humanitarian issues are not just covered in brief articles, commercials, profiles, or soundbytes, but can be explored and given context, so that their importance is more widely known. With greater knowledge, more people in positions of authority and influence can then also be drawn in to be part of the dialogue, so that such issues are not just lamented, but perhaps some constructive and creative answers can be illuminated among those with the greatest capacity to make a difference.To this end, the HMF will be enlisting the support and partnership of news agencies, journalists, filmmakers, writers, artists, international NGO's, figures in international policy, and international philanthropy--among others--to bring attention to areas of humanitarian importance and to act as a conduit among them, so that collaborations and exchanges of ideas might more easily take place.
For further information on The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF), including in terms of partnerships among organizations, or about the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference (Dates TBA) please contact us at [email protected].
Donations & HMF Membership via Network for Good/ Groundspring
To make a tax-deductible donation via Network For Good/Groundspring, or to become a Member of The Humanitarian Media Foundation, please click the "Donate Now" button below:
By Becoming a member or making a donation, in addition to supporting the HMF, you are also helping to fund scholarships for members of international NGO's and aid agencies in underdeveloped countries to attend the 2009 Festival & Conference, give speeches about their populations, and about the issues themselves, as directly experienced by those on the front lines.
Sponsorship of the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference
As an additional note, for those interested in being sponsors for the 2009 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference, please contact us at [email protected]. Those who bring in sponsors will be entitled to a 15% finders fee.
