Arab Images Foundation has established the website Menassat in 2007 in cooperation with Free Voice and with the aim to support and strengthen a multiform and professional media landscape in the Arab world. This site has been highly successful and has attracted over 3.000 daily visitors from all over the Arab world.

The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided – through

Free Voice – the initial funding until August 1st 2008. It was agreed upon that efforts would made from Beirut to be financially independent after this date. Because this had not been successful, Free Voice has decided to provide, from its own means, additional funds for a number of times under the agreement that additional funds would be actively sought for from Beirut. Sadly, Free Voice has to acknowledge that these have not been secured and Free Voice is now forced to terminate its support, in line with these agreements. Free Voice will continue to monitor the possibilities of a second life for this initiative and will support this if possible.

 There are no reasons for Free Voice to terminate its efforts with regard to content. We highly value the dedication and work of the editorial team and they have furthermore always enjoyed full editorial freedom.