I'm Mohammad, and I currently reside in Turkey. Since 2012, I have been actively working in the field of media. I have had the opportunity to work with a multitude of humanitarian organizations, and foreign media agencies. Throughout my journey, I have held diverse positions, such as a Media Read moreOfficer, DoP, and video producer.

Ber Bas is a cameraperson based in İstanbul, Turkey.

I have been reporting from Turkey for 25 years for TV, radio and print. I can compile radio and TV packages ready for broadcast. I am experienced at live reporting for radio and to camera. I work for a variety outlets including BBC Sky News, Deutsche Welle, CBC and VOA.

Sevilay Nur Saraçlar is a freelance journalist based in Antalya, Türkiye, known for her dedication to environmental journalism, social challenges, and the nuanced impact of human activities on ecosystems. With a passion for crafting solution-based narratives, her feature stories often explore the Read moreintersection of environmental concerns with societal matters, including women's issues and the environment. Sevilay's reporting has brought attention to innovative 'cash for trash' recycling initiatives in Turkey, highlighting the importance of sustainable waste management and advocating for the integration of informal waste pickers into formal systems.

Her work extends to covering the effects of geopolitical events on local communities, such as the influx of digital nomads to Antalya in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Through her articles, Sevilay provides a voice to those personally affected by conflict, while also examining the broader implications of war on migration patterns. She is also an advocate for gender equality in religious spaces, addressing discrimination faced by women in mosques and calling for equal access and facilities.

In addition to social issues, Sevilay's journalism delves into the Mediterranean Sea's biodiversity, reporting on threats posed by invasive fish species and highlighting conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles. Her work underscores the need for international cooperation in environmental conservation and emphasizes the importance of journalistic integrity by acknowledging personal biases to maintain objectivity in reporting.

Memet Faruk Aksakal is a seasoned freelance journalist, fixer, and researcher with a career spanning over two decades since 1999. Based in Istanbul, he has operated extensively across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage and research on a variety of subjects. A polyglot, Aksakal is Read morefluent in Kurdish, Turkish, English, German, and Persian, and possesses a basic understanding of Arabic, which has been instrumental in his reporting, especially on the Syrian conflict since its escalation in 2011.

Aksakal's expertise in journalism is recognized by major TV channels and production companies from the USA, Canada, Western Europe, Asia, and Australia, for whom he has produced content ranging from news to documentaries. His adaptability and knowledge have made him a valuable asset in the media industry, particularly in coordinating and facilitating international news coverage and documentary filmmaking.

His recent endeavors include on-the-ground reporting of the devastating February 2023 earthquake in Turkey, where his contributions were featured on platforms such as Al-Jazeera Balkans, Voice of America (VOA), and Swedish SVT. Aksakal continues to be a sought-after collaborator for news stories, research, and documentary projects, leveraging his linguistic skills and regional expertise to deliver compelling narratives and insightful analysis.

Arzu Efeoğlu is a journalist, producer, and fixer based in İstanbul, Turkey.  I have 10 years of experience in the media industry. I have worked as an editor, reporter, booking coordinator, producer, and fixer in national and international media outlets. I mostly work on news, documentaries, and TV Read moreShows. I also worked in South Korea during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games for Olympic Broadcasting Services (Olympic Channel). I am currently looking for different experiences while working as a stringer for TV Asahi.

Producer - journalist based in the Middle East From Syria Damascus International award-winning Photojournalist

Ceren İskit began her career in journalism in London ten years ago and gained valuable experience as a foreign correspondent. Her stories were produced for various newsrooms in Turkey and globally. As research coordinator for the Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ), she organised campaigns Read moreagainst threats to women journalists, maintained data on such violations around the world, and followed key legal harassment cases aimed at silencing women journalists in Turkey. She now continues her work as a freelancer with a strong interest in gender equality, civil liberties, diversity and the desire to protect democratic principles. She is based in Ankara, Turkey now.

Correspondent and video journalist based in Istanbul. I have been working as a writer and broadcast journalist for over 15 years with some of the world’s leading media organisations, delivering creative, high quality audio, video and digital storytelling to diverse audiences across the globe. 

A Read moremultimedia and multi-platform journalist by nature; I write, shoot, produce, present and edit my own pieces. I have been nominated three times for the Reuters Video Journalist of the Year Award, winning it once for my coverage of the growth of Daesh in Iraq. 

Hostile environment training: 2011 & 2015. Refresher 2022.
Gear: Sony A7siii, Adobe Premiere, professional radio equipment, iphone filming kit.

Fatih Güven is a journalist based in Bursa, Turkey. 
  Okulunu bitirdikten sonra uzun bir süre kamera arkası işlerde çalıştı, farklı projelerde yer aldı. Şimdilerde ise freelance gaztecilik ile uğraşmakta sosyal medyalara editörlük yaparak haber düzenlemeleri yapıyor.
   İşini titizlikle yürüten Read morebi yapı ve disiplinle bu yolda emin adımlarla ilerlemekte.