ALEMAYEHU SORI is a journalist based in Minneapolis, United States of America.

Javi Julio is an experienced video and photojournalist with a 15-year career, during which he has contributed to various international media outlets, including The Guardian, El Pais, Euronews, ViceNews, MSNBC, WOZ, and Telesur. His work often centers on humanitarian issues, with a particular Read moreemphasis on the experiences of refugees and migrants. Javi's reporting has brought to light the plight of individuals in refugee camps, such as those in Tinduf, Algeria, where he showcased the provision of specialized education for children with disabilities, and the vital role of international aid in supporting educational facilities for the visually impaired.

Based in San Sebastian, Spain, Javi's journalistic endeavors have taken him beyond his home country to serve as a correspondent in various nations, including Algeria, Ukraine, Jordan, Cambodia, and Greece. His dedication to covering humanitarian crises is evident in his documentation of the perilous journeys of migrants in the Mediterranean, including the search and rescue operations by the Spanish NGO Salvamento Marítimo Humanitario (SMH) aboard their ship, the Aita Mari. He has captured the harrowing narratives of those rescued from inhumane conditions in Libyan detention centers, bringing their stories to the forefront of global media.

Currently, Javi Julio is a stringer in photo and video for the Anadolu Agency and Ruptly, focusing on the Basque Country and Spain. His commitment to journalism is not bound by geography, as he remains ready to work worldwide, continuing to highlight the struggles for human rights and dignity faced by refugees and migrants through his compelling visual storytelling.

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