European Development Journalism Grants

We support long term reporting on global development challenges.

Open to opinion-forming news outlets or broader journalism organisations in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom

€ 120,000 /Avg

Deadline for 1st application phase: Friday 03 April (22:00 CET)
Learn more

Global Health Journalism Grant for Germany

We award stipends for in-depth journalistic research on global health, health policy and development related issues to be published in German media

Open to German freelancers and journalists on staff

€ 15,000 /Avg

Deadline Feb 05, 2020
Learn more

Global Health Journalism Grant Programme for France

We award stipends for in-depth journalistic research on global health, health policy and development related issues to be published in French media

Open to French freelancers and journalists on staff

€ 15,000 /Avg

Deadline Feb 05, 2020
Learn more
Return to overview

Ludo Hekman

the Netherlands

Biography

Ludo is specialized in translating complex issues into thought provoking concepts and stories alike. He worked for print, online and TV in complex countries like Iran, Irak and Afghanistan. He has a good sense for the emerging opportunities of new technology and a strong drive for constructive journalism.

Funded project

The Price of Basmati

Consumers who want to know about the origin of their basmati rice, can read about the lush, green foothills of the Himalayas depicted on product packaging. But the reality appears far less appealing.