Opinion
Regular opinion pieces on charity storytelling, media insights and more.
Protected: Gaza is no longer headline news. But the suffering continues
July 07, 2026
Protected: Gaza is no longer headline news. But the suffering continues
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KHARTOUM – the making of a film
June 03, 2026
KHARTOUM – the making of a film
KHARTOUM is an extraordinary love poem to a city and its people. As its creative director Phil Cox writes, its innovative approach was born out of a response to war and a rejection of the way in which the media usually tells stories about conflict in Africa.
Charities Are Using AI Images. Most Haven’t Told Anyone.
May 18, 2026
Charities Are Using AI Images. Most Haven’t Told Anyone.
AI tools are everywhere, but charities are still largely unaware of the risks and the obligations around artificial-imagery, writes Emma Bracegirdle
Is the BBC meeting its international news remit – and why should we care?
April 27, 2026
Is the BBC meeting its international news remit – and why should we care?
IBT’s latest research, looking in detail at the content of TV’s flagship news bulletins, has revealed an alarming decline in the quantity and range of international stories, with serious implications for international NGOs wishing to use television to reach mainstream audiences. Professor Martin Scott, one of the report authors, explains.
Six key truths about co-creation
March 16, 2026
Six key truths about co-creation
Many NGOs from the Global North are starting to embrace co-creation as a way of shifting power back to communities. But, as Ruth Mileham from Peace Direct writes, there is no one-size-fits-all model of co-creation. Co-creation requires embracing discomfort, uncertainty and, ultimately, human connection.
Why Sudan needs to be in the media spotlight
February 09, 2026
Why Sudan needs to be in the media spotlight
As we approach April 15, the three-year anniversary of the Sudanese civil war, there is a desire among journalists to tell more stories about Sudan. Yet reporting on the conflict remains profoundly difficult. A recent meeting of politicians, NGOs and journalists, convened by IBT, explored those challenges and highlighted ways we can keep a spotlight on Sudan despite them.
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