1/ I'm going to Ukraine. Over the past week, I've reached out to several outlets lining up coverage. Given my work with refugees from Uganda and Afghanistan, I'll be starting in Lviv.
Hopefully I'll be back soon, because that'll mean the war is over. If not, then I'll be staying
Hopefully I'll be back soon, because that'll mean the war is over. If not, then I'll be staying
2/ I have story offers already.
Kit includes a laptop, of course. Photo gear. Audio production equipment. I'm looking to get as much reportage on the human toll of this war as I can, however I can.
These people's stories matter and as many as I can get out there, the better.
Kit includes a laptop, of course. Photo gear. Audio production equipment. I'm looking to get as much reportage on the human toll of this war as I can, however I can.
These people's stories matter and as many as I can get out there, the better.
3/ I also hope that I can remind people of the many Afghans hoping for follow-throughs on the promises from Canada, the United States and all the others they helped (through no fault of Ukraine, who helped many, many Afghans).
4/ Going freelance isn't cheap. It's paid out of pocket already, but I'm considering setting up a GoFundMe, where you could support journalism -- and charity! Every dollar I'd make back from the coverage, as I make it back, will go into charities for Ukrainians and Afghans.
5/ If you think that's a good idea (or terrible), let me know. At the end of the day, I'm not interested in profiteering. But the gig economy is precarious and fickle. With luck, all the offered stories will come through. Without it, it's kill fees and tax write-offs. Hence.
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