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Mada Membership Program
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Why become a member
For more than a decade — since our founding on June 30, 2013 — Mada has stood as a critical voice, documenting political, economic and social conditions in Egypt and the region.
Our publishing has extended across news, investigations, political and economic analysis, cultural criticism, documentaries, podcasts, and, on occasion, art. We have moved between the empirical and the analytical, between information and interpretation, between the gravely serious and the quietly urgent — refusing to look away. Across shifting landscapes and against mounting pressures, we have remained committed to the difficult, necessary work of bearing witness and imagining otherwise.
Our journey has grown alongside you — your support, encouragement, ideas and insistence on challenging us to do better. This relationship has shaped our journalism, as it centers itself in the midst of communities in the form of a shared practice of critical thinking, paying close attention to what is happening around us and standing firm alongside those who, like us, refuse to remain indifferent to the struggles that demand our attention and care.
Alongside this work, we have established not just a newsroom, but an institution shaped by the same questions we ask of the world: How do we sustain work that matters? How do we hold space for thinking, for simmering knowledge, for creation, for learning and influence, for individual action and collective struggle?
We move through the urgencies of now, holding on to past futures that feel fragile but remain possible. In a world that exhausts hope and calls survival enough, we choose to build otherwise.
The Mada Membership Program is at the heart of all this — essential not only to sustaining our journalism and institutional life, but also the principles that keep them alive: free inquiry, independent thought and the defence of cultural memory, historical truths and integrity. Membership upholds Mada's independence not just financially, but politically and ethically. It connects our resilience to our community of readers who demand more than mainstream narratives. Independent journalism is increasingly under threat from those seeking to dictate the discourse and control the flow of information. The support of Mada's community is the lifeline that sustains these freedoms. Membership is more than just support — it is solidarity.
How do I join the Mada Membership Program?
Becoming a member is simple. You can choose one of the following tiers.
Tier 1: LE1000 / $25: Access to open newsletters, editor's newsletter and invitations to events
Tier 2: LE3000 / $60: All of the above, plus the Talkshow Digest
Tier 3: LE5000 / $100: All of the above, plus a yearly tailored archival compilation
Tier 4: LE8000 / $160: All of the above, plus the Mada Morning Digest and Talkshow Digest
Fill out this form and pay securely online.
The basics
Are members' names shared publicly?
Absolutely not. Your membership information is kept private and secure.
Why should I become a member?
Besides keeping us going, as a member, you'll get our news bulletins straight to your inbox, invitations to exclusive events and discussions and access to our publications — keeping you in the loop and connected to the Mada community and the work we're doing together.
What does my membership help support?
Your membership supports our daily publishing of news and investigations, undertaken by an experienced in-house team of journalists and editors, as well as an extensive network of contributors who we train and work with closely to develop their skills.
Can I cancel or change my membership tier?
Yes. You can email us at [email protected] and we will respond accordingly.
How is Mada funded outside of membership?
Yes. Besides development support, we offer a number of services that we get paid for, including editing and translation services, as well as video production, to universities, NGOs, research centers and cultural organizations, among others. If your organization is interested in these services, you can contact us at [email protected]. We also produce the Mada Morning Digest, a subscription-based daily bulletin of the news that lands in subscribers' email by 8 am everyday. You can subscribe here.
Can I gift a membership to someone else?
Yes, you can. You just have to sign their email up, so they receive all the communication. You can also gift them the Mada Morning Digest.
What are the long-term goals of Mada's membership program?
We hope that in the next five years, 50 percent of our financial needs are covered by the Membership Program. Our dream is that down the line, members can form a forum to review our work and propose ways to move forward every year.
How do I get involved beyond the membership?
If you want to contribute story ideas, you can write to us here. If you have ideas for projects, you can also contact us here. If you would like to offer us advice, consultation or non-financial support, you can contact us here. If you want to receive the Mada Morning Digest, sign up here and if you are interested in our editorial services, contact us
