Who is journalism for?

<p>How can journalists make sure their stories reach the people they’re about? This month on Backlight, we talk to journalists who are rethinking how and who they report for. </p><p>Part 1: Beatriz and Tessa speak with Cynthia Gichiri, a multimedia journalist at Africa Uncensored, who took a story about the health dangers of pesticides on the road through rural Kenya to get it to the farmers most at risk.</p><p>Part 2: A conversation with Mazin Sidahmed, who co-founded Documented, a newsroom that was designed from the ground up to serve immigrant communities in New York City in the languages they speak on the platforms they already use.</p><p>Part 3: 5 practical things journalists at any outlet can do to make sure their reporting reaches affected communities. </p><p>Investigations mentioned:</p><ul><li>Cynthia’s ‘Poison PR’ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m11_yzqyJPc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">documentary</a><br></li></ul><p>Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang</p><p>Sound Design: Spoovio - Audiovisual Productions </p><p><a href="https://www.lighthousereports.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>Website</u></a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/LHreports" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>Twitter</u></a> - <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lhreports.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>BlueSky</u></a> - and you can email us at backlight@lighthousereports.com </p>