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Journalists Who Do Natural Disasters



Tadegnon Kokou Noel

Lome, Togo
I m a freelance video journalist based in Togo for over 20 years. I collaborate with several TV channels and news agencies around the world ... Reuters news agency, Canal + International, Deutsche Welle (German radio and television), Africanews, as well as other media.
I visited 48 African Read morecountries and covered several events in Africa and elsewhere in the world.
Languages
Ewe English French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+19
Skills
Entertainment & Celebrity Politics Fact Checking
+25

Lameck Masina

Blantyre, Malawi
Experienced and an established international freelance journalist with an office in Malawi's commercial capital Blantyre. I do radio,  print and TV stories with 21 years of practical experience in journalism.  I am an accredited stringer for the Voice of America, a correspondent for the Africa Read moreBusiness magazine (UK) and also I contribute to its sister publications New African and African Banker magazines. I am the contributor for Radio World International edition (USA) and African Argumnets online publication as well as Zitamar Online based in Mozambique. I also  filed for Inter Press service both print and podcast and for Al jazeera online for Africa Desk. I was also filing for for the defunct Thinkafriacapress.com
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+9
Skills
Business Film & Theatre Entertainment & Celebrity
+8

Nokukhanya Musi - Aimienoho

Manzini, Swaziland
Nokukhanya Musi - Aimienoho is a journalist based in Manzini, Swaziland.
She began her journalism career in 2003 in the kingdom of Eswatini.
Rising from journalist to former Entertainment Editor with both the local dailies (The Times of Swaziland and Swazi Observer), she possesses adequate on-the-Read moreground experience and a journalism career spanning close to 20 years.
As a freelance journalist, she has written for a few publications such as Music in Africa, the fastest growing information and exchange web portal dedicated to the African music sector as well as On Time Business Network, Swaziland News, Independent News and AgriBusiness Eswatini.
She has undergone series of training through courses offered by Thomson Foundation / Reuters and through the African Women in Media (AWIM)/ UNEP Media Journalism Fellowship.
Training undergone are on the following:
•	‘International Reporting: The Essential Toolkit’ - Thomson Foundation / Reuters
•	'Reporting on the gendered perspectives of Environmental issues in Africa'- African Women in Media (AWiM)/UNEP Africa Environment Journalism Programme
•	'Solutions Journalism approaches to Environmental Reporting' - African Women in Media (AWiM)/UNEP Africa Environment Journalism Programme
•	African Stories: A Guide For Journalists On How To Tell Better Stories About Africa - Bird Story Agency (AfricaNoFilter)
She is also a Bird Story Agency contributor and recently re-joined Eswatini Farming as a contributor.
Languages
English Swati
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Travel Current Affairs Climate Change
+17

Claudia Zaldaña

San Salvador, El Salvador
I am an 18th years experienced journalist, with experience in the production of humanitarian short films.

I work as a freelancer on assignments such as filming, scripts, production, video editing, professional photography, news writing, news video and as a fixer when needed.

I have worked for Read moredifferent national and international media agencies, newspapers and TV.

My experience includes coverage of events with issues related to the environment, climate change and disaster risk reduction at a national and international level.  

I have participated in international events related to Climate Change (COP of Peru and France) and events of Disaster Risk Reduction (Holland, Ecuador and Japan).  

I have experience in the design of communication strategies, transmedia advocacy campaigns and strategies for social media.  

During the last years I have specialized in the facilitation of participatory video workshops for communities and youth, as well as in producing humanitarian documentaries and systematization in photo and video of social development projects.  

I have experience in facilitating workshops in different themes of communications, such as video, script, production, video editing, photography, among other topics, especially for youth, children and people from vulnerable communities or those at social risk.

I have worked for BBC Mundo, BBC London, Univision, Xingua Agency News, UNICEF, OXFAM, UNDP, PMA and others.
Languages
English Spanish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+10
Skills
Cultural Fact Checking Training
+9

Alhassan Bala

Abuja, Nigeria
An International Multimedia Bilingual Journalist Based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Alhassan Bala is Passionate about broadcast and digital journalism.

He is a multi-skilled Journalist and multimedia professional.

Working with Voice Of America VOA as multimedia bilingual stringer reporting and Read moreconducting interviews.
Languages
English Hausa
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+5
Skills
Fact Checking Sports Natural Disasters
+12

Godwin Mangudya

Harare, Zimbabwe
Godwin Mangudya is a multimedia journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.  I have over the last 13 years stringed for the VOA Zimbabwe Service (Studio7). I have previously worked for the Zimbabwe Inter Africa News Agency, The Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe as a senior reporter prior to its closure Read moreby the government of Zimbabwe in 2003.  I have strung for a number of news organisation such as Zimonline and the La Times.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+8
Skills
Technology Current Affairs Natural Disasters
+5

Annahstacia Ndlovu

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Annahstacia Ndlovu is a seasoned journalist with a career spanning over two decades in the media industry, having begun her journey in 1998. Based in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe, her reporting has been diverse, covering a range of topics including hard news, politics, business, and Read moreentertainment. Ndlovu's work has been featured across various platforms, including radio, newspapers, magazines, and online outlets, showcasing her versatility and commitment to journalism.

With a particular focus on legal issues and civil rights, Ndlovu has made significant contributions to the discourse on justice in Zimbabwe. Her reporting has shed light on pivotal cases, such as the acquittal of 26 Kezi residents who were arrested for protesting at Maphisa police station. In this instance, she underscored the lack of evidence for illegal demonstration and raised awareness about the broader implications, including the potential for a higher court case seeking compensation related to land disputes and government actions.

Ndlovu's dedication to uncovering the truth and her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes have established her as a respected voice in Zimbabwean journalism. Her work not only informs the public but also champions the cause of civil liberties, holding those in power accountable and giving a voice to the voiceless within her community.
Languages
English Ndebele Shona
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Medical Business Media Training
+12

Assumpta Kaboyi

Kigali, Rwanda
Assumpta Kaboyi is a dynamic journalist with 28 years of active experience in this profession. 

She covered several themes in Rwanda, mainly Security, Human Rights, Social, Political and Judicial topics.

First on national Radio and Television, then on the Voice of America where she has just Read morespent more than 20 years. She is also an online news journalist. 

Ready for work.
Languages
English French
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+12
Skills
War Reporter Natural Disasters Politics
+8

Udrile Ferrand Onouabouo Kian

Pointe-Noire, Congo
Udrile Ferrand Kian Onouabouo Journaliste reporter d'image, Présentateur des journaux télévisés basé au Congo Brazzaville précisément à Pointe-Noire capitale économique. Reporter dans plusieurs secteurs, Ferrand Onouabouo est actuellement stringer pour Voice of America et journaliste reporter à VOX Read moreTV
Languages
French Lingala
Services
News Gathering Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking Natural Disasters Cultural
+3

Mqondisi Dube

Gaborone, Botswana
Mqondisi Dube is a seasoned journalist based in Gaborone, South-East, Botswana, with a specialized focus on political and sports reporting across the African continent. His work has brought critical regional issues to the forefront, including in-depth coverage of significant meetings such as the Read moreSouthern African Development Double Troika. Dube's reporting often delves into the complexities of political instability, with a particular emphasis on the situations in Lesotho and Zimbabwe, providing nuanced insights into the challenges and developments within these nations.

In the realm of sports journalism, Dube has demonstrated a sharp eye for the intricacies of FIFA politics. His investigative reporting scrutinized the presidential campaign of Tokyo Sexwale, offering a critical analysis of the electoral processes and power dynamics at play within the international football organization. Furthermore, Dube has closely followed the career of Nijel Amos, a prominent Botswanan athlete, chronicling his journey and accomplishments in major international competitions such as the World Championships and the Olympics. Through his reporting, Dube has highlighted the significance of sports figures like Amos in representing Botswana on the global stage and has contributed to the broader narrative of African athletes in the world of sports.
Languages
English Ndebele Tswana
+1
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Feature Stories
+3
Skills
Current Affairs Natural Disasters Health & Fitness
+4

Kouam Joël Honoré

Douala, Cameroon
Kouam Joël Honoré is a journalist based in Douala, Littoral, Cameroun.Since 7 years now i am a young passionate in video journalism ans story telling. Passionate by videojournalism and photography i have my own material. I Am available for any request every where in the country. I use to work in Read morefreelance.  I worked this year in collaboration with Associated Press, Africanews/Euronews, Ruptly, Global Africa Press,Juka africa, Aljazeera English Tv and BBC News Africa.  
I do shoot, edit and send all kind of packages including News, features, breaking, documentary, interviews.
I have a Panasonic Full HD HPV 100 a Panasonic AG-Ux 90 4k, a Panasonic Lumix DMC G7 4k and a Panasonic Lumix DMC G85 4k.
Languages
English French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Health & Fitness Risk Analysis Technology
+22

Halima Abdulrauf

Abuja, Nigeria
Halima Abdulrauf is an international multimedia journalist based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Languages
English Hausa
Services
Live Reporting Fact Checking
Skills
Sports Current Affairs Technology
+17

Linda Gradstein

Jerusalem, Israel
Linda Gradstein is a journalist based in Jerusalem, Israel. She has won several awards for her coverage, including the Overseas Press Club award for her coverage of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. She speaks Hebrew and Arabic and has a Masters in Arab Studies from Georgetown University in Read moreWashington DC.
Languages
Arabic Hebrew
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Current Affairs Arts & Books Natural Disasters
+10

Siobhan O'Neill

Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
Siobhan O'Neill is a journalist based in Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom.
With a career in journalism stretching more than twelve years, Siobhan has extensive experience writing for national, consumer, specialist, trade, B2B and B2C media. She also has wide-ranging experience in copywriting, Read morePR, digital and social media writing.
Siobhan has spent the last five and a half years as Communications Manager for an international charitable organisation, working with the world's leading hotel groups on environmental sustainability and social responsibility. She has a clear understanding of issues including carbon fooprints and mitigating tech, water scarcity, human trafficking and youth employment as they pertain to the hospitality industry.
Siobhan has written a wide variety of features, interviews, factual, case study-led, op-eds, listicles, product round-ups, insights, news, personal, real life, blog posts and columns over the years on a range of subjects. 
You can read testimonials and learn more about her client list from her website. www.siobhan-oneill.co.uk.
Languages
English
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
+3
Skills
Social Cultural Food & Drink
+8

Indra Yoga Mochamad

Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Hello, my name is Indra Yoga Mochamad (Indra Yoga).
I am a freelance journalist based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I graduated from Paramadina University with a degree in International Relations in 2014.

My work experience in journalism began in 2014 when I worked for Cinemagz, an entertainment Read moremagazine focusing on films and TV programs, for about 8 months. After that I worked at the Indonesia News Agency, ANTARA, for about 4 years from 2015 to 2019. I have been working as a reporter for Taiwan Central News Agency’s branch in Jakarta since February 2019. Taiwan Central News Agency of is the national news agency of Taiwan. After that, around 2020 i joined Voice of America (VOA) as a freelance photographer, until April 2024.

I have experience in photography and videography on the ground of reporting breaking news, current events and various issues related to sports, lifestyle, culture, politics, music etc. I am passionate about capturing images to document an event, tell a story or convey a message to the world. I have uploaded some of my work, such as those about the refugees trapped in Indonesia, protests against Indonesia’s Omnibus Law, the inauguration of LRT Jakarta, search operation for the crashed Sriwijaya airplane, the Covid 19 pandemic, etc on my profile. I have a keen interests in journalism and I am skilled in tracking down the right sources, communicating with people and delivering quality news story in photo and video. I've also have experience in fixer.

If you need more information, please contact me via Message, Email or Whatsapp.

Thank You, Have a Nice Day.
Languages
English Indonesian
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Vox Pop
+8
Skills
Breaking News Music Travel
+12

Sheila Ponnie

Juba, South Sudan
Sheila Ponnie Juba based journalist, born in South Sudan, graduate of Nkumba University in Entebbe. Began her journalism career as a news and programming intern/reporter with Radio Miraya, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, (UNMISS). She also hosted a nightly news and culture radio program Read moreon Radio One 89Today, she works as a freelance correspondent for (VOA) the Voice of America Network and (VOA) South Sudan in Focus, where she files video, radio and online reports from South Sudan, and East Africa, edited and broadcast from the VOA News Production Center in Washington, DC and London.

Through her career, Sheila has contributed to several local and international news organizations and NGOs, such as RFI, DPA news UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP and the Japanese, International, Cooperation Agency (JICA) among others.

Sheila also covers South Sudan's local news as a general assignment reporter, on issues of politics, women and girls health, environment and sports for The City Review South Sudan, a locally published, online news agency. 

She has been chosen to participate in several women in media and press freedom conferences - in Finland, Morocco, Uganda, Kenya, and Zambia, among others. Last year, Sheila was invited by the IGAD Center for Excellence, in Djibouti, to participate in a conference on "Journalism and Reporting to Counter Extremist Violence Messaging".

Sheila is also an active member of (AWIM), African Women in Media and (IWMF) International Women's Media Foundation
Languages
Arabic English Sundanese
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+15
Skills
Politics Social Current Affairs
+11

Francis Ontomwa

Nairobi, Kenya
Francis Ontomwa is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Francis is an experienced bilingual investigative journalist and senior broadcast journalist with over a decade of leadership in international broadcasting. As a launch producer for BBC's current affairs show Kenya Connects, I successfully Read moreoversaw the launch and mentored early career journalists. Recognized for my in-depth reporting on public corruption, consumer rip-offs, and crime, with extensive experience spanning across Africa. Awarded the Media Council of Kenya's Press Freedom Award in 2017. Skilled in overseeing budgets, resource allocation, and mentoring emerging talent. Proficient in producing impactful content for various media platforms, upholding journalistic integrity, and driving positive change. Adept at managing complex investigations, fostering collaboration, and delivering engaging stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Languages
English Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Natural Disasters Health & Fitness Science & Environment
+13

Lisa Schlein

Genève, Switzerland
LISA SCHLEIN is a freelance journalist based in Geneva, Switzerland.  My reporting is largely centered around United Nations activities, including human rights, humanitarian (refugee and migration) issues, international political events, health, environment and development with a focus on Africa.  
Read more

Media organizations for whom I have worked include Voice of America, Deutsche Welle, National Public Radio, ABC News, CBC, and Fox News.  My articles have been published in the International Herald Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Des Moines Register, Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Toronto Globe & Mail, New West Magazine and Science, among others.  

AWARDS include:
•	The Lowell Thomas Award (The Overseas Press Club of America): Best Radio News or Interpretation of Foreign Affairs (1996), “Land Mines: The Survivors Perspective”, produced for ABC News Radio
•	American Women in Radio and Television: Best Radio Documentary (1980), “Re-Entry Women: The Return to Campus”, produced for NPR Crossroads
Languages
English French
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+8
Skills
Politics Media Training Investigative Reporting
+6

Nuh Mussa Berjeeb

Garowe, Somalia
Nuh Mussa Berjeeb is a Multimedia Journalist based in Garowe
Languages
Arabic English Somali
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+10
Skills
Breaking News Research Current Affairs
+8

Nambi Catherine Mildred

Kampala, Uganda
Nambi Catherine Mildred is a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda. 
•	A dedicated, highly professional journalist with a nose for news, a passion for community journalism and a reputation for impeccable ethics
•	Over Nine years' experience with a record of commended performance as a volunteer Read morejournalist, staff reporter and stringer
•	An adept storyteller who treats news, features and other events with equal passion and thrives within a deadline-intensive,24x7 newsroom environment. 
•	A quick learner with ability to absorb new ideas and can communicate clearly and effectively.
•	A Multi- skilled journalist with ability to build strong working relations with other journalists.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+5
Skills
Social Cultural Technology
+7

Nacho Larumbe

Buenos Aires, Argentina
I'm a freelance documentary filmmaker, dop, and producer. For the past fifteen years, I’ve worked shooting news videos, ads, broadcast and documentary films for brands, NGOs, and international media outlets such as Aljazeera, BBC, Voice of America, Euronews, Bloomberg, Business Insider, New York Read morePost, Bleacher Report, Goethe Institut, Block TV, Intermon Oxfam or TRT News. You can see my work at www.nacholarumbe.com
Languages
English Spanish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Business Media Training Finance
+24

Edgar Maciel

São Paulo, Brazil
My name is Edgar Maciel and I'm 30 years old. I have my major in Journalism at Pontifice University Catolic of Rio Grande do Sul. My mother tongue is Portuguese and I also speak Spanish and English fluently. I started my career in radio. I worked at Rádio Gaúcha and, recently, at Rádio CBN, the Read morebiggest radio in Brazil. I also had experience with television working for RBS TV, in Rio Grande do Sul, and for Band TV, as a digital editor.

In 2013, I moved to São Paulo and I took a specialization course about Economic Journalism at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. I worked for O Estado de São Paulo, one of the most important newspaper in Brazil, as a reporter. Over the last three years, I've had a lot of experiences with Journalism that has helped me improve my skills in different areas of Journalism. Besides economic issues, I'm interested in Human Rights, Politics and Latin American issues. At the moment, I'm working for Huffington Post in Brazil as a multimedia reporter and video editor.

Recently, I traveled to Amazonia's border, visiting Colombia, Peru and Brazil to research about HIV and Women Rights. I also covered the Olympic Games in Rio, presidential election in Brazil, in 2014, Dilma Roussef's impeachment, in 2016, and immigration issues in Brazil (such as Haitians and Syrian refugees).

I'm capable to write good articles, take photos as a photographer, record and edit videos and present any live program on radio or TV. Today, I'm a multimedia Journalist seeking opportunities .
Languages
English Spanish Portuguese
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Investigative Reporting Social Sports
+11

Darren Taylor

Johannesburg, South Africa
Darren Taylor is a journalist based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. He has been reporting on current affairs throughout Africa since the early 1990s. He specializes in longer form, in depth investigative and human interest features, for both radio and print, but is equally adept at short-Read moreform, hard news journalism. 

He considers himself to be too ugly for television, but that is his opinion, and he generally has no time for his own opinions, preferring to focus on those of others.  

He has reported on a variety of issues in his career, from South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission to conflicts in northern Uganda and the Sudan, to diverse lighter subjects such as the rise of Kobe beef consumption in South Africa, and the adventures of a fisherman-cum-gigolo on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+7
Skills
Science & Environment Entertainment & Celebrity Music
+12

Ginette- Fleure Adande

Cotonou, Benin
Ginette-Fleure Adande is a versatile journalist based in Cotonou, Benin, with a specialization in radio, print, and web content creation. Fluent in French and proficient in two local Beninese languages, Adande's reporting has been pivotal in addressing a wide range of issues including children's Read morerights, women's issues, sexual and reproductive health, societal events, and politics. Her work has been instrumental in bringing to light the complexities of social, political, and environmental challenges within Benin and the West African region.

Adande's journalism has provided in-depth coverage on the contentious debate over President Patrice Talon's potential third term, capturing the polarized views within the political sphere and among citizens. She has also been at the forefront of reporting on climate change impacts in Benin, particularly the threats to coastal communities, and the government's response through legislation and adaptation strategies. Her reporting has not only highlighted the nation's struggle with population growth and the consideration of birth control programs but has also delved into the barriers to education for girls caused by menstrual hygiene issues, underscoring the efforts of NGOs like Mata-Yara during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In her commitment to covering a broad spectrum of topics, Adande has explored the economic repercussions of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on local bakers, the significance of early cervical cancer diagnosis and the stigma surrounding it, and the challenges of security in northern Benin. She has also provided critical insights into the country's COVID-19 vaccination efforts and the engagement of young Francophone Africans in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting their contributions to the summer school organized by the Fondation Vallet. Through her multifaceted reporting, Ginette-Fleure Adande continues to be a vital voice in journalism, shedding light on the pressing issues facing her country and the region.
Languages
French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Finance Investigative Reporting Cultural
+19

Ronald Agak

Nairobi, Kenya
Ronald Agak is a multimedia journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. For the past eight years I have worked in the media industry in different capacities as indicated in my resume and I have gained immense skills in research, news gathering and reporting, technical video and audio editing.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+7
Skills
Film & Theatre Politics Current Affairs
+7
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