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How the fight against Covid has undermined the progress that was being made in tackling malaria
February 14, 2022
How the fight against Covid has undermined the progress that was being made in tackling malaria
Deaths from malaria have soared as the Covid-19 pandemic has diverted resources away from the battle against one of the world’s deadliest diseases. It’s time for the media to tell the malaria story with renewed vigour, argues Rhona Elliott.
Five things you need to know about vaccine (in)equity in Africa
February 01, 2022
Five things you need to know about vaccine (in)equity in Africa
Many months ago, the UN chief, Antonio Guterres, warned the world that we needed to accelerate the global rollout of vaccines. ‘In an interconnected world, none of us is safe until all of us are safe’ he said. But the world did not listen. And one continent above all is paying the price for this dereliction of global leadership: Africa. We asked Jackie Kiarie and Steve Murigi from Amref, Africa’s leading health NGO, to tell us what has gone wrong.
Why continuing media coverage of climate change is essential
January 04, 2022
Why continuing media coverage of climate change is essential
2022 is another hugely important year for tackling the climate emergency, with COP27 taking place in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh in November. Kai Tabacek attended COP26 and believes that it marked a sea change in media reporting of climate change. But, he argues, we need to ensure that the voices of those worst affected by climate change continue to be heard.
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February 22, 2022
Reporting international development – where next?
In this event we hear from a range of media that specialise in reporting global stories and issues and find out how they have been faring in a time of Covid.
Recent Reports
The Media: Where Next?
February 10, 2021
The Media: Where Next?
In this report, we track the changes that have taken place in the media landscape as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement, and identify how INGOs can take advantage of them to engage more effectively with a range of audiences.
Podcasts: Where Next?
January 27, 2020
Podcasts: Where Next?
Podcasts at their best offer an unusually intimate and immersive experience and their huge growth in recent years shows that they are successfully connecting with audiences. But with tens of millions of podcasts now available, how can INGOs best take advantage of this trend? In this report we look at the changing podcast landscape, the…
The Challenge of Children’s TV: How to engage the YouTube generation with the wider world
April 01, 2019
The Challenge of Children’s TV: How to engage the YouTube generation with the wider world
Our goal is that children in the UK grow up with access to media which informs and engages them with the wider world. Find out more in our latest report...
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