The initial shock of the earthquake has passed but Haiti continues its struggle to overcome both man-made and natural disasters. Amidst the rubble, a devastated infrastructure and untold suffering, there is also an unprecedented opportunity. Join journalists Lisa Armstrong and William Wheeler as they share reflections on their reporting from Haiti over the past year, the challenge of sustaining public interest in the systemic issues the country now faces, as well as strategies for reporting "beyond the headlines."
Haiti's Reconstruction: Building Back Better
April 14, 2011
When Disaster Strikes: Reporting and Responding is an international conference that will explore the collaboration and tension between journalists and public health workers at times of crisis.
October 20, 2010
What's happening on the ground in Haiti? Join us for a conversation beyond the sound bites. Journalists will discuss a range of issues including reconstruction, public health, human rights, and resilience.
September 27, 2010
Reporters, photographers and videographers address the challenges - and opportunities - of freelance foreign reporting in today's turbulent media market
Gateways
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William Wheeler has reported on political affairs from East Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Haiti, and the Middle East. He’s also covered immigrant detention in rural Virginia, and subterranean...
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Justin Thomas Ostensen is a director and cinematographer with a flare for original and visually stunning projects. Ostensen’s background spans numerous productions, ranging from commercial and...