James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
@JamesFoleyFund
Our mission: Advocating for American hostages and wrongful detainees held abroad and promoting journalist safety. "Inspiring moral courage."
American journalist James Foley was taken hostage by ISIS. Our gov’t refused to negotiate his release. ISIS murdered him. 10 yrs ago, his mother started #FoleyFoundation to inspire moral courage, protect journalists, & free American hostages & wrongful detainees. #JimFoley10Years
The U.S. government is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest or prosecution of the unknown individuals responsible for the kidnapping and captivity of Caitlan Coleman and her family. You can call your local #FBI office or the nearest U.S.…
There are no wrongfully detained Americans in Venezuela and we want to keep it that way. Americans who travel to Venezuela or nearby border regions risk being wrongfully detained for months or even years, and release is never a guarantee. You can stop that yourself by not going…
"As these journalists face starvation, displacement, and constant threat of attack, the international community risks losing its last independent source of reporting from inside Gaza," @CPJMENA Regional Director Sara Qudah said to @NPR. More⤵️ npr.org/2025/07/22/nx-…
"Journalists [do] not feel safe while covering political rallies and protests given the anti-press rhetoric and hostility towards the press." Exec Director Elisa Lees Muñoz shares the need for more safety training for U.S. journalists. ow.ly/eO7f50WtyKW
For the second year in a row, and to celebrate the MCM’s 50th anniversary, The Foley Foundation is proud to participate in the MCM by sponsoring 5 dedicated runners who will #RunForJim to promote journalist safety and advocate for American hostages and wrongful detainees. RUNNER…
This #MoralCourageMonday we celebrate the releases of Lucas Hunter, Wilbert Castaneda, Jorge Marcelo Vargas and Renzo Castillo! We honor their families who have championed for their release and encourage those with loved ones who are still in captivity to never lose hope for…
After months of intense negotiations, Venezuela released all Americans and they are finally back home. Thank you @POTUS @SecRubio @StateSPEHA @SebGorka @usembassybogota @nayibbukele
The #FoleyFoundation rejoices at the release today of ten U.S. nationals held hostage by the Maduro regime in Venezuela, including: Wilbert Castaneda – wrongfully detained for 325 days Jorge Marcelo Vargas – wrongfully detained for 304 days Renzo Castillo – wrongfully detained…
Reward being offered for American citizen Mahmood Shah Habibi who was taken hostage by the Taliban in 2022. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @StateDept @RFJ_USA @SPEHA for putting your resources in finding and bringing him home. #FreedomStartsWithAName #BringThemHome…
Taliban intelligence detained this U.S. citizen in 2022. Help us bring him home. If you have information on the detention, disappearance, or location of Mahmood Habibi, send us your information. It could make you eligible for a reward and relocation.
IT’S BACK! THE JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM RUN IS HERE! #FoleyRunFriday! #IRunForJim #WhoDoYouRunFor? Celebrate Jim and honor his legacy – join us for the 11th annual James Foley Freedom Run! Volunteer, register, sponsor and donate to make a REAL impact. Visit…
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program offers a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information on Robert Levinson's disappearance. If you have a tip, contact us.
FBI Washington Field Office Releases Seeking Information Posters for Senior Iranian Intelligence Officers Involved in the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson ow.ly/Hcpy50WpZpT
Journalists are civilians under international humanitarian law. Facilities and equipment utilized for reporting and disseminating news are also civilian structures. They must be respected and protected. Journalists are #NotATarget.
Last week @StateDeptSpox made clear NO American should travel to Iran, especially now. This message is for ALL Americans and dual-nationals, including Iranian-Americans. Please stay safe and do not go to Iran under any circumstance.
The Department is announcing a new awareness campaign warning Americans, especially Iranian Americans, about the continuing severe risks of travel to Iran. More at: state.gov/do-not-travel-…
Globally, impunity remains entrenched, as no one is held to account in almost 80% of the cases where journalists have been directly targeted in retaliation for their work. Read more in CPJ’s 2024 Global #ImpunityIndex: cpj.org/thematic-repor… #EndImpunity
FBI Washington Field Office Releases Seeking Information Posters for Senior Iranian Intelligence Officers Involved in the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson ow.ly/Hcpy50WpZpT
The FBI is seeking more information on three senior Iranian intelligence officials allegedly responsible for Robert Levinson’s abduction and probable death. If you have information, go here: fbi.gov/contact-us/fie…
Taghi Daneshvar, Reza Amiri Moghadam, and Gholamhossein Mohammadnia allegedly played roles in Bob's abduction, detention, and probable death.
For the second year in a row, and to celebrate the MCM’s 50th anniversary, The Foley Foundation is proud to participate in the MCM by sponsoring 5 dedicated runners who will #RunForJim to promote journalist safety and advocate for American hostages and wrongful detainees. RUNNER…
Tammy Bruce, @statedeptspox @StateDept spokesperson, amplifying Emad's message that no American should travel to Iran. The risk of hostage-taking is much too high. Grateful to @StateDept and the Office of the @StateSPEHA for working so hard to get this message out to the…
It’s been more than 6 months since #FreeLucasHunter was wrongfully detained. His family and friends have had no contact with him and no news of his well-being. Pls learn more about him and what needs to be done to bring him home. Please spread the word. #FreedomStartsWithAName