Opinion
Regular opinion pieces on charity storytelling, media insights and more.
We need to tell more nuanced stories about refugees
March 18, 2025
We need to tell more nuanced stories about refugees
In February, we held a joint event with ODI Global, bringing together journalists and activists to probe deeper into the media’s coverage of migration and refugees. The event was titled Migration - is the media getting it right? Henry Roberts concludes that there are some key lessons for all of us.
IBT members condemn the government’s decision to cut foreign aid
February 28, 2025
IBT members condemn the government’s decision to cut foreign aid
The announcement on Tuesday that the government is slashing the foreign aid budget to increase defence spending was met with alarm and dismay across the INGO sector. Henry Roberts looks at some of the reactions from IBT members and considers the next steps for the sector.
Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From is shocking. I’m glad it was made
February 12, 2025
Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From is shocking. I’m glad it was made
Channel 4's controversial reality show has been criticised for downplaying the lived experiences of refugees by turning their lives into an entertainment format. But as Gareth Benest, Advocacy Director for IBT argues, for all the show's faults, public service broadcasters like Channel 4 need to be realistic and engage wider audiences.
Sudan – the media challenge
January 21, 2025
Sudan – the media challenge
Last week, the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) hosted a discussion between journalists and charity directors with the aim of increasing media coverage of Sudan. IBT Director, Mark Galloway, gives his assessment of the challenge.
We must shine a light on Sudan and bring an end to this misery
December 11, 2024
We must shine a light on Sudan and bring an end to this misery
Tufail Hussain, Director of Islamic Relief UK, has been at the forefront of calls for more media coverage of Sudan. Here, he reflects on his recent visit to the country.
New Report: Decolonisation – the media challenge
November 18, 2024
New Report: Decolonisation – the media challenge
Charities are increasingly trying to decolonise their storytelling, finding more ethical ways to communicate their messaging through language, imagery and video. But has the media caught up with the sector? And should charities compromise their principles in order to secure media coverage? Henry Roberts explores these questions and more in our new report.
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