The Fahmy Foundation has provided short term financial grants to journalists facing legal proceedings and imprisonment due to their work.
The foundation has relaunched its “Journalists in Distress Fund” in 2026 to provide financial and non-financial assistance to journalists in distress worldwide.

The foundation has relaunched its “Journalists in Distress Fund” to provide financial and non-financial assistance to journalists and media professionals in distress worldwide.

We Can Provide

• Specific financial grants for journalists in prison to cover necessities like medication and food
• Financial support to journalists, including legal and medical bills and support for families of imprisoned journalists
• Post-detention support, including funding for therapeutic care

Emergencies

To seek emergency assistance, please email us at emergencies@fahmyfoundation.org You will be asked to provide verifiable information about the support needed for the journalist facing legal proceedings or arbitrary detention. All information is confidential.