Dánae Vílchez

Dánae Vílchez was a 2017 Professional Fellow from Latin America with ICFJ.

Country: Nicaragua

Organization and Position: I have worked in Confidencial and Esta Semana for almost 4 years. I usually cover human rights issues, social movements and cultural topics. I write and produce video content for the Esta Semana TV show as well.

Favorite digital tool: Wordpress. I like how easy it is to create a story, using different formats like video and images. I also like that it’s accessible for everyone, not only for web developers.
Project Proposal: I want to learn how to create multimedia stories, and use this knowledge to report news on human rights issues.

Proudest Professional Accomplishment: I have done several stories which I believe have had a relevant impact on the Nicaraguan public opinion (judging by the social media feed and public reactions). One my stories that I am particularly proud of is the one regarding the Haitian and African immigrants on the Nicaragua/Costa Rican border.

Twitter handle and/or online portfolio: @danaevilchez http://danaevilchez.pressfolios.com/