I'm Mohammad, and I currently reside in Turkey. Since 2012, I have been actively working in the field of media. I have had the opportunity to work with a multitude of humanitarian organizations, and foreign media agencies. Throughout my journey, I have held diverse positions, such as a Media Read moreOfficer, DoP, and video producer.

Memet Faruk Aksakal is a seasoned freelance journalist, fixer, and researcher with a career spanning over two decades since 1999. Based in Istanbul, he has operated extensively across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage and research on a variety of subjects. A polyglot, Aksakal is Read morefluent in Kurdish, Turkish, English, German, and Persian, and possesses a basic understanding of Arabic, which has been instrumental in his reporting, especially on the Syrian conflict since its escalation in 2011.

Aksakal's expertise in journalism is recognized by major TV channels and production companies from the USA, Canada, Western Europe, Asia, and Australia, for whom he has produced content ranging from news to documentaries. His adaptability and knowledge have made him a valuable asset in the media industry, particularly in coordinating and facilitating international news coverage and documentary filmmaking.

His recent endeavors include on-the-ground reporting of the devastating February 2023 earthquake in Turkey, where his contributions were featured on platforms such as Al-Jazeera Balkans, Voice of America (VOA), and Swedish SVT. Aksakal continues to be a sought-after collaborator for news stories, research, and documentary projects, leveraging his linguistic skills and regional expertise to deliver compelling narratives and insightful analysis.

Producer - journalist based in the Middle East From Syria Damascus International award-winning Photojournalist

Fatih Güven is a journalist based in Bursa, Turkey. 
  Okulunu bitirdikten sonra uzun bir süre kamera arkası işlerde çalıştı, farklı projelerde yer aldı. Şimdilerde ise freelance gaztecilik ile uğraşmakta sosyal medyalara editörlük yaparak haber düzenlemeleri yapıyor.
   İşini titizlikle yürüten Read morebi yapı ve disiplinle bu yolda emin adımlarla ilerlemekte.

Türkiye’nin Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesinde Freelancer olarak gazetecilik yapmaktayım.

Deniz Kılıç is a dedicated journalist based in İzmir, Turkey, with a passion for shedding light on social and cultural issues, particularly those impacting disadvantaged groups and human rights concerns. Kılıç's reporting often centers on the lives of refugees and marginalized communities, with a Read morespecial focus on the transformation of urban spaces and the challenges faced by these populations. Notably, Kılıç has provided in-depth coverage of the demographic shifts in İzmir's Basmane district, where the arrival of Syrian refugees following the Syrian Civil War has significantly changed the community's dynamics.

Kılıç's journalism extends beyond İzmir, encompassing stories from across Turkey and its neighboring regions. With a mission to address what is wrong in the world, Kılıç's work includes poignant narratives about the refugee crisis, such as the harrowing tales of those who have lost their lives in the Aegean Sea and the complex political issues surrounding the repatriation of Syrians in Turkey. Kılıç also delves into the experiences of religious and sexual minorities, documenting the observance of Christmas by İzmir's Catholic community and the challenges faced by families with LGBTİ+ members.

In collaboration with Mariia Askarova, Kılıç has highlighted significant events like the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, and Interphobia, emphasizing the critical need for parental support for LGBTİ+ youth. Through a lens of empathy and advocacy, Kılıç's reporting not only informs but also aims to inspire action and change, making a profound impact on public awareness and understanding of these vital issues.

Photojournalist, and occasional writer and videographer, focusing on the consequences of social, political and military actions worldwide, with a key focus on individual identity. 

Available for editorial and corporate assignments worldwide.

Based in Istanbul, Turkey but traveling often. Read moreTurkish and British national press accreditation. EU citizen...until the Brexit hits.

Experienced as an on-set photographer and videographer for TV and film production. (several Bollywood and Al Jazeera productions).

Ahmed Deeb, is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer based in Istanbul. He has over a decade of experience in filming, directing, editing, and photography. He was the cinematographer on an Emmy award nominated film in 2016 and won the first prize in the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) in Read more2013. His cinematography has been featured in many leading international outlets such as Al-Jazeera, ARTE, France24, Canal+, and EuroNews among others. 

He has filmed and directed short and long form documentaries for various international organizations such UNDP, Save the Children, International Women's Media Foundation and Expertise France. 

His photography from across the Middle East and Europe has featured prominently in leading international media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New YorkTimes, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and Al-Jazeera amongst others.

Ekin Calisir is an independent journalist and filmmaker based in Izmir, Turkey. She Istanbul in Al Jazeera and NTV, made current affairs programmes and documentaries for media outlets such as The Guardian, TRT. Producer of award winning feature length documentary film Mr Gay Syria about Syrian LGBT Read morerefugees. Speaks English, French and Spanish.
skype: ekinclsr
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I'm a foreign correspondent and photojournalist currently based in Ankara, Turkey. I've worked for many different newspapers, magazines, websites, and news agencies since 2010.  I'm also a journalism grad, worked as a trainee and freelancer during the uni starting from 2008. As a journalist, I've Read morecovered stories from Turkey, The UK, Pakistan, Somalia, Tunisia, Niger, Bosnia, and Azerbaijan. I've spent 2 years of my career at Pakistan as a Pakistan correspondent and been to Azerbaijan during the 2nd Karabagh conflict.

My experiences are in diplomacy, Middle East regional issues, Istanbul culture, travel, food, human stories and Minority rights and life in Turkey.