Journalism for Change (JFC) is a US 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded by journalist and producer Maziar Bahari, who was arrested in 2009 while reporting in Iran, and tortured by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards. Inspired by the courage of Iranian women and men fighting the brutal dictatorship in Iran, JFC is committed to amplifying the voices of persecuted communities and advocating for human rights worldwide.

We stand against oppression, discrimination, and extremism, working to promote justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through advocacy, education, and global engagement, we raise awareness and foster positive change for those who need it most.

JFC began with a dedication to amplifying the voices of persecuted Iranian citizens as they fought the regime’s extremist, antisemitic, and anti-Baha’i rhetoric, and its support for terrorism around the world.

We have used our experience of successfully implementing projects in a closed society such as Iran to conduct educational and awareness-raising campaigns with partners across the globe. We have worked in over 20 countries, including the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Kenya, Uganda, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and Australia.

I firmly believe that, at a time when taking a clear moral stance can make you a pariah in your own community, end your career, or put you in jail, telling the truth becomes a historical duty. No matter the cost. I grew up in Iran in the 1980s and witnessed the silence of many intellectuals and activists. This collective silence led to the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini’s dictatorship, the impoverishment of most Iranians, and support for terrorism around the world. I do not want our grandchildren to remember us as the silent generation.

-Maziar Bahari, Founder of JFC and Publisher of IranWire