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CENTER FOR MEDIA & PEACE INITIATIVE INC
Bronx, NY · EIN 562511276 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE Q99 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · mycmpi.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$23K
net assets
$23K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) is dedicated to advancing global peace, dialogue, and development through interdisciplinary research, media engagement, and policy innovation. As an independent nonprofit in consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC, CMPI brings together journalists, diplomats, scholars, business leaders, and civil society actors across the United States and Africa to foster inclusive conversations, build cross-cultural understanding, and promote collaborative solutions to complex global challenges.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) is a New York-based nonprofit in consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC. It advances global peace and democratic governance through media engagement, policy dialogue, and research. The organization convenes journalists, scholars, and civil society actors across the United States and Africa to promote conflict-sensitive journalism, media literacy, and inclusive public discourse.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $14K
    CMPI established a groundbreaking Local News and Digital Lab to support civic information, local news, and community storytelling. The lab is dedicated to promoting media literacy, civic engagement, and community storytelling across Africa. The organization works to empower citizens with the tools and knowledge to participate meaningfully in a democratic society.
  2. #2 $425
    Publication of the peer- reviewed International Journal of Media and Peace
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Gershowitz Conference on Media and Democratic Governance
Annual conference series addressing press freedom, democratic recession, pandemic impacts on governance, and disinformation; produces policy reports.
International Journal of Media and Peace
Peer-reviewed publication advancing scholarship on media, peace, and conflict resolution.
Local News and Digital Lab
Supports civic information, local news, and community storytelling in Africa; promotes media literacy and civic engagement.
Peace Journalism and Consolidation of Democracy Project (PJCDP)
Training initiative in Nigeria focused on peace journalism, nonviolence, and strengthening democracy through responsible media practices.
Summer Institute and Online Certificate Program
Offers training in public performance measurement, journalism and government, political culture, and policy analysis for journalists globally.
Women and the Media Conference
Amplifies women's voices in foreign policy, national security, and international business; promotes gender equality in media and leadership.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
    • Hosting forums and conferences for professional development and problem-solving
      Organizes expert-moderated forums, seminars, and conferences that bring together diverse professionals to exchange ideas, debate key issues, and develop actionable solutions to societal challenges, including the Women and the Media Conference and thematic events on security governance.
    • Organizing academic conferences on media and democratic governance
      Hosts the annual Gershowitz Conference on Media and Democratic Governance, both in-person and virtually, in partnership with Rutgers University Newark, focusing on issues such as press freedom, disinformation, and democratic challenges. Recent conferences have resulted in published reports on democratic recession and governance.
  • Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 2 activities
    • Providing media and conflict-resolution training
      Offers training programs in conflict-resolving journalism, transformative mediation, and communications skills for journalists, public administrators, and non-media professionals, including through certificate programs, online courses, and field trips to media organizations.
    • Providing mediation and counseling services
      Offers mediation and counseling services to families, groups, and corporations using peaceful and cost-effective conflict resolution processes.
  • Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 1 activity
    • Advancing research on media, peace, and democratic governance
      Conducts and publishes academic research on media and peacebuilding, including topics such as diaspora media, media governance in Africa, and media influence on democracy, and publishes the peer-reviewed International Journal of Media and Peace.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
    • Conducting international peace-building missions and dialogues
      Conducts fact-finding and peace missions in regions including Africa and Europe, engaging journalists, religious leaders, government officials, and civil society to strengthen cross-cultural ties and promote peace. Examples include a 2017 interfaith mission to Sudan and participation in African Union conferences.
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
    • Engaging in global advocacy for press freedom and ethical media
      Holds consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC and leads initiatives to promote conflict-resolving media practices, dialogue, and peacebuilding globally, including co-hosting World Press Freedom Day events and participating in international summits.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Establishing media and digital literacy initiatives in Africa
      Operates the Local News and Digital Lab to promote media literacy, civic engagement, and community storytelling in Africa, as part of its long-term Diaspora Media Initiatives project.
  • Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
    • Supporting student and professional development through internships and education
      Hosts international students in journalism, law, and public policy for internships and offers educational programming to enhance understanding of ethical journalism and its role in society.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • Carole Marchal — Director, Asia Pacific Region
  • David Monda — Director
  • Edmund Janniger — Vice President
  • Hellen Chagaresango — Secretary
  • Jerry Domatob — Director
  • Joseph Hammond — Director
  • Mary Bruce — Director
  • Osmond Ekwueme — Director
  • Percy Silamba — Director
  • Rachelle Abboud — Associate Director, Program Development and Grants
  • Robert Bernstein — Director
  • Tapio Varis — Chairman
  • Uchenna Ekwo — President
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • African Union Partner — Co-hosted or aligned a dialogue event with the 50th anniversary of the African Union in 2013.
  • African Union’s mission to the United Nations Partner — Collaborated with CMPI on previous events and activities.
  • Al Arabiya Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, has served as Managing Editor at Al Arabiya English.
  • Arab News Partner — Collaborated with CMPI on an event related to the 2020 U.S. election.
  • Arab News Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, writes regular opinion columns for Arab News.
  • Collegium Intermarium University Partner — Invited CMPI to participate in its inaugural conference in Warsaw, Poland.
  • Commonwealth Africa Initiative Partner — Partnered with CMPI on previous events and activities.
  • Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research (ECSSR) Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, previously served as Editor at ECSSR.
  • Emirates Policy Center Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, serves as Editor at the Emirates Policy Center.
  • Global Empowerment Mentoring Initiative Inc. Partner — Henry Ukazu, a member of CMPI's Advisory Council, is Founder and President of Global Empowerment Mentoring Initiative Inc.
  • Gregory University Partner — Collaborates with Gregory University, as indicated by the university's logo on CMPI's website
  • Keio University Partner — Hosts interns from Keio University, including graduate student Hiroto Sawada, and receives visits from faculty such as Professor Kenichi Hatori for program evaluation.
  • Khaleej Times Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, writes regular opinion columns for Khaleej Times.
  • L’Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme de Paris Partner — Nita Wiggins, a member of CMPI's Advisory Council, serves as a journalism trainer at L’Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme de Paris.
  • Marconi University Partner — Edmund J. Janniger, a member of CMPI's Advisory Council, holds an adjunct appointment at Marconi University.
  • New York City Department of Correction Partner — Henry Ukazu, a member of CMPI's Advisory Council, serves as Legal Coordinator for the New York City Department of Correction.
  • Press Trust of India (PTI) Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, served as a correspondent with the Press Trust of India.
  • Rutgers University Partner — Partner institution with which CMPI has a memorandum of understanding
  • Rutgers University Partner — Partnered with Rutgers University on a memorandum of understanding
  • Rutgers University Partner — Partnered with Rutgers University on academic and research initiatives, as evidenced by a memorandum of understanding.
  • SPAA Partner — CMPI-SPAA partnership facilitates discussion on democracy, governance, and media, supporting the Gershowitz Conference series.
  • School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University Newark Partner — Co-organizes the Gershowitz Conference on Media and Democratic Governance.
  • Sudanese Press Freedom Association Partner — Engaged by CMPI during a 2017 fact-finding mission in Sudan as part of efforts to support press freedom and human rights.
  • TRENDS Research & Advisory Partner — Ehtesham Shahid, a contributor to CMPI, has worked with TRENDS Research & Advisory and represented the organization at the World Economic Forum.
  • The Hollings Center Partner — Co-participated in the Dialogue on Media in the Diaspora in Washington, DC.
  • U.S. Embassy in Khartoum Partner — Partnered with CMPI on a World Press Freedom Day event in 2020 and engaged in joint peace-building efforts during a 2017 fact-finding mission to Sudan.
  • U.S. Institute for Peace Partner — Hosted CMPI events in 2014.
  • United Nations Government — Holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
  • United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — CMPI holds consultative status with ECOSOC.
  • Women and the Media Conference Partner — Co-organizes and hosts the Women and the Media Conference to amplify women's voices in media and policy.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Education and Case-Based Learning for Ethical Journalism
    methodology: case-study-based_learning
    By using case studies, peer learning, and international educational programming, we cultivate socially responsible journalism because experiential and reflective learning deepens critical thinking and professional commitment to peace and democratic values.
  • Interdisciplinary Research and Institutional Collaboration for Policy Innovation
    methodology: interdisciplinary_research_and_media_engagement
    By combining interdisciplinary research with media engagement and institutional partnerships, we advance peace and governance reforms because evidence-based advocacy strengthens democratic institutions and informs strategic policy responses to democratic backsliding.
  • Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Platforms for Peacebuilding
    methodology: multi_stakeholder_dialogue_platform
    By convening journalists, civil society actors, diplomats, and scholars in inclusive dialogue, we generate actionable solutions to societal challenges because diverse, cross-cultural exchange fosters mutual understanding and collective problem-solving in fragmented environments.
  • Peace Journalism as a Tool for Nonviolent Dialogue
    methodology: peace_journalism
    By training journalists in peace journalism principles, we produce more ethical and conflict-sensitive media coverage because framing matters—media can either amplify violence or advance peace through deliberate narrative choices that emphasize nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity.
  • Transformative Mediation to Build Conflict Resolution Capacity
    methodology: transformative_mediation
    By applying transformative mediation and communicative approaches, we strengthen individuals' and groups' ability to resolve conflicts and understand opposing perspectives because empowering parties to self-reflect and communicate shifts dynamics from adversarial to collaborative.