Resource April 7, 2016

The Role of Visual Journalism in Global Health

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Image by David Rochkind. Vietnam, 2014.
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Vietnam has less than 30 percent of the funding needed to fight tuberculosis. With only the most...

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Image by David Rochkind. Vietnam, 2014.

This video interview was developed specifically for our Global Health Lesson Builder Initiative. View, use, or adapt the full lesson here.

Grantee David Rochkind explains his process in reporting a science-related story. First he finds the facts using data and credible resources, then he finds the personal stories that can back up his findings. This ensures his photos and stories have a human interest component while informing the public about the facts.Visual journalism helps him puts a face to the issue.

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