We are looking at several sources: the EU, for instance, has funding for programs that promote free speech in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition, there are foundations like HIVOS and Mama Cash. We would love to be self-funded, but face it, that’s expensive. Advertising doesn’t bring in enough cash yet either, maybe it will one day.
We have had long (believe me!) conversations about which types of organizations to approach for funding, and have all agreed that we would never accept money from a group or individual who would want to control our content or change our mission. Trust me when I tell you, if we were willing to betray our mission, we could have funded MEY a hundred times over.
Let us know what you think about our efforts to find funding. If you have ideas or recommendations, leave them here. We’ll be listening.