AFEJ was originally named the Asian Forum of Environmental Journalists. Since then, seven chairmen have headed the forum, representing the key environmental journalist groups in its member countries. International Congress of Environmental Journalists, November 1996, Cebu, Philippines. As journalists working to honestly report environmental problems, AFEJ members face constant harassment, threats and violence. The plant symbolizes all living things on earth.
All elements are interdependent.
The plant forms a letter J for journalism. AFEJ's thanks go to the following organizations that have supported AFEJ during the past decade.