The GroundTruth Project: International Reporting in a Dangerous World

Today more than ever, truthful, in-depth reporting from international conflict zones that only on-the-ground journalists can provide is needed. This is exactly what The GroundTruth Project is doing. At the core of their work is the idea of “ground truth,” which simply means being on the ground to tell the story of social justice issues that matter in an increasingly interconnected world.

Charlie Sennott, Founder and Executive Director of The GroundTruth Project and award-winning foreign correspondent, will discuss how his organization is preparing the next generation of international journalists for the digital age, and will share his own experiences as a reporter on the front lines of wars and insurgencies in 15 countries, including the 2011 revolution in Cairo, Egypt and the Arab Spring.

Charles Sennott is an award-winning foreign correspondent, author, and editor with 30 years of experience. Sennott’s deep experience reporting internationally led him to launch The GroundTruth Project and to dedicate himself to training the next generation of international journalists for the digital age. Sennott is also the co-founder of GlobalPost, an acclaimed international news website. Previously, Sennott served as the Boston Globe’s Middle East Bureau Chief based in Jerusalem from 1997 to 2001 and as Europe Bureau Chief based in London from 2001 to 2005.

Produced in partnership with University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication.