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The New Humanitarian

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The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH's journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world.

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The first African to lead the BBC's African service, Joseph Warungu, and The New Humanitarian's Head of Editorial, Andrew Gully, have over half a century's worth of experience working in and leading newsrooms. Why do both use the word "battle" to des... more

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Every year, people in the diaspora send hundreds of billions of dollars home. It is one of the single most important streams of assistance, far outweighing all official foreign aid.

So why does it get less attention when it outpaces aid flows? And ... more

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Does it really matter whether a journalist is a local or a foreigner? The distinction between "local" or "international" journalists raises questions about trust, credibility, and control in global news.

In this episode of Decolonise How? Patrick ... more

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Saving lives is a choice, and that makes it hard for humanitarianism to be completely apolitical despite long-running debates about neutrality and impartiality. But what does being political look like? On this episode: Flotillas and White Helmets, th... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Warungu
Veteran Kenyan journalist, editor and trainer
BBC World Service; consultant and trainer on media affairs
Episode: Decolonising the newsroom | Decolonise How?
Andrew Gully
Head of editorial at The New Humanitarian; former AFP journalist and editor
The New Humanitarian
Episode: Decolonising the newsroom | Decolonise How?
Hala Sabbah
Co-founder of The Sameer Project
The Sameer Project
Episode: Diaspora aid: the lifeline we don't talk about enough | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Daniel Mayang Mayen
Researcher at the Sudd Institute
Sudd Institute
Episode: Diaspora aid: the lifeline we don't talk about enough | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Ahmer Khan
Award-winning journalist and photographer; reporting from South Asia
The New Humanitarian
Episode: Who gets to tell the story? | Decolonise How?
Shatha Elnakib
Faculty and Deputy Director of the Center for Humanitarian Health at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: What it means for humanitarians to be political | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Jonathan Whittall
Executive Director and Founder of the KEYS Initiative
KEYS Initiative
Episode: What it means for humanitarians to be political | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Tianye Stevens
Former war correspondent and scholar of journalism ethics
Former war correspondent; scholar of journalism ethics
Episode: Ethical principles vs institutional realities | Decolonise How?
Njoki Chege
Journalist, scholar, and media leader; executive director of TWR Kenya and CFA FM
TWR Kenya; CFA FM
Episode: Ethical principles vs institutional realities | Decolonise How?

Hosts

Patrick Gadara
Host with background in humanitarian reporting, tied to The New Humanitarian network.
Tammam Al-Oudat
Host focusing on decolonization of humanitarian journalism and policy.
Patrick Gathara
Editor at The New Humanitarian; host of several series, including global conversations on decolonizing media.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Great initiative, please add links

    Please include speaker names and links to articles/documents/sources referred to in the show notes so that listeners can do follow up reading on the episode’s content! Thanks.

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    gpettey19
    United States4 years ago
  • The New Humanitarian is a must

    The humanitarian sector needs to take this time to reflect on it’s role and impact. Critically, rigourously and independantly. This is a great source of reflection for me who have been in the sector for 20 years and needs to continue unlearn and learn…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat Rob
    Canada4 years ago
  • Stop whining

    Please stop the whining about Ukrainian refugees.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States4 years ago
  • Politicized of migration 1 June 2022

    Why is the world all up in arms when Russia invaded Ukraine, but we merely watch as Israel invaded Palestine… Is there really any difference?

    I can not physically give to help the worlds problems, but I can uniformly give monies…

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    4
    😉💙🙃
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting but the sound is so low

    I would love to listen to the episode from 8/10/21, but the guest’s voice is so low that there’s no way to get anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    apfel1984
    Russia5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate a strong focus on localization and ethics in crisis storytelling.
Audience finds the discussions thought-provoking and sometimes challenging but necessary.
Impressed by the candid, critical tone towards humanitarian reporting.

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Decolonising the newsroom | Decolonise How?
Q: What would ideal newsroom look like for decolonised humanitarian coverage?
A newsroom that emphasizes local expertise, sustainable partnerships, and scalable collaboration to overcome resource constraints while keeping ethical and empathetic standards at the core.
Decolonising the newsroom | Decolonise How?
Q: What should TNH watch out for when changing how it covers crises?
Maintain authenticity and professional journalism first, ensure sources are trustworthy, and avoid letting personal baggage or bias color the reporting; strengthen sourcing and avoid undermining local voices.
Decolonising the newsroom | Decolonise How?
Q: What is TNH's approach in terms of who actually tells the story? Do you privilege locals or is it not important where the journalist comes from?
TNH prioritizes local voices and local journalists but recognizes limitations and risks; sometimes a better candidate from afar is needed to balance biases, and collaboration is used to ensure authentic representation.
What it means for humanitarians to be political | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: What is localization, and why does it matter for the legitimacy and effectiveness of aid?
Localization shifts power to local actors who understand on-the-ground needs, but it requires new infrastructures and global engagement to ensure local voices influence decision-making at broader scales.
What it means for humanitarians to be political | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: Why is humanitarian action described as political, and what does that imply for neutrality?
The host and guests argue that neutrality has become incoherent with the realities of modern conflict and that independence allows more honest reporting, but global power dynamics and local voices must inform humanitarian action.

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A rigorous, policy-forward show that interrogates humanitarian reporting, governance, and crisis response. Across episodes, listeners encounter discussions on decolonizing journalism, localization, ethical storytelling, and political dynamics underpinning aid. Guests commonly include veteran journalists, academics, and NGO leaders who challenge traditional narratives, examine power structures, and propose concrete reforms for more local voices, accountability, and effective aid. The program frequently blends on-the-ground reporting with broader analyses of media ethics, data, and policy, making it a strong fit for professionals who shape or scrutinize humanitarian coverage, advocacy, or funding strategies.

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