Humanitarian Journalism
GFMD IMPACT analysis of related projects and initiatives - The Humanitarian journalism research project. (Last updated by Tom Law - March 1, 2021)
Humanitarian journalism
Website: http://humanitarian-journalism.net/
Project design
Goals & aims
This research project analyses humanitarian journalism at this important juncture. It draws on more than 150 interviews with humanitarian journalists, newsroom observations, extensive analysis of news content, and surveys of audiences. Using this data, we aim to paint a picture of the daily lives of humanitarian journalists and the political, economic and cultural forces that shape their work.
Governance structure
Target audience
Researchers, academics, media development practitioners, donors and foundation.
Geographic focus
Global south
Languages
English
Thematic focus
As part of the Humanitarian Journalism research project we have been investigating the significance of foundation funding for international journalism and the ethical and political issues associated with it.
Relevant publications
humanitarian-journalism.net/category/publication/
Main activities
The Humanitarian Journalism research project is investigating how the news media report on humanitarian crises, what shapes their coverage and what influence it has.
Last updated
Was this helpful?