The New Humanitarian is an independent, non-profit newsroom that believes in journalism as a force for good. We produce fact-based journalism from the heart of conflicts and disasters to build understanding of how to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the world.

Our focus

Our global coverage takes a holistic view of humanitarian crises, from emerging and protracted conflicts to the human face of climate change, from refugee issues and migrant movements to disease outbreaks. We cover policy and practice, from local groups to international actors, from the particular needs of women and girls to the neglected viewpoints of marginalised minorities, from the responsible use of tech and data to the financing of aid work. While striving to hold the existing aid sector and governments accountable for abuses, waste, and misconduct, we also explore and interrogate new actors and new ways of thinking about humanitarian response.

Our formats

We produce daily news and analysis on current events and trends in addition to enterprise reporting from the ground and in-depth investigations. Our thought-provoking podcasts on the latest hot topics are listened to around the world, while our constant stream of interviews, opinion essays, and first person accounts feature diverse perspectives, from those living through crises to thought leaders and decision-makers. Our highly popular Cheat Sheet and Inklings newsletters keep policymakers and aid workers in the loop on all the latest humanitarian news and chatter. Readers, watchers, and listeners can access our expert reporting and analysis through tailored newsletters, our podcasts, and on platforms including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. You can access our podcasts on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Our goal of being a transformative newsroom (see below) includes moving beyond extractive journalism that excludes, rather than amplifies, the voices of those most affected by crises. We aim to break away from this norm by exploring different formats, including visual storytelling, audio, and other creative mediums.

Our audience

Our coverage informs the work of those who seek to prevent or respond to humanitarian crises at local, national, or international levels – but is accessible enough for the globally-minded public.

Our work reaches policymakers and practitioners in humanitarian response and related fields; other media outlets; researchers and academics; and wider audiences in both Western capitals and crisis-affected communities. Our audience includes decision-makers, funders, and practitioners in humanitarian response, including those in UN, international and multilateral organisations, governments, local, national, and international NGOs, as well as the philanthropy and private sector.

See the results of our most recent audience survey here.

Our ability to deliver compelling, field-based reporting on humanitarian crises rests on a few key principles: deep expertise, an unwavering commitment to amplifying affected voices, and a belief in the power of independent journalism to drive real change.

We need your help to sustain and expand our work. Your donation will support our unique approach to journalism, helping fund everything from field-based investigations to the innovative storytelling that ensures marginalised voices are heard.

Please consider joining our membership programme. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact on how the world responds to crises.

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