The fund offers an opportunity for reporters to focus on one story for an extended period, researching the issue, gathering information and conducting multiple interviews for an in-depth report. (Photo by Jon Bougher)
Only one of the journalists selected for participation in the program is female, a statistic Klarreich is hoping will change in the future. (Photo by Jon Bougher)
Knight Fellow Kathie Klarreich (seated at desk, right) addresses the first meeting of 13 journalists selected for the Fund for Investigative Journalism in Haiti. (Photo by Jon Bougher)
Knight International Journalism Fellow Kathie Klarreich has been helping Haitian journalists expose the failures of local and international efforts to deliver aid to the country devastated by an earthquake two years ago. In this report, a journalist who worked with Klarreich captures the plight of many thousands with the story of 400 families forced to relocate to a new camp without necessary services including food, health care and education.
It’s almost nine months into my fellowship in Nigeria, yet it seems like there is still so much to be done. Achieving more in the remaining few months will be less of a challenge if the country can find a way to better manage the snowballing religious and political crises. The Islamist terror group Boko Haram claims credit for much of the violence – and has not let up.
Makonde men are a study in contradictions: fully involved in child care and health, many are unwilling to donate blood for female relatives in need. (Photo by Mercedes Sayagues)
Health technician Bonifacio Mario isn't a doctor, but he's the closest thing there is at Mueda district's Chilindi clinic. (Photo by Mercedes Sayagues)
