Risham Waseem

I am a digital storyteller, media trainer, project manager, and communication and advocacy strategist currently based in London, UK. I have over 9 years of experience working in the development sector, specifically specializing in innovative communication and advocacy campaigns designed to engage local communities and facilitate civic action. My experience ranges from working at the grassroots level in Pakistan to partnering up with international organizations such as the US embassy, UNESCO, National Endowment for Democracy, and UNHRC.

I am the director of Maati TV, Pakistan’s first web TV dedicated towards creating advocacy and awareness on social justice issues.

Previously, I was the Programs director of Interactive Resource Centre, an info media organization specializing in art based development tools aimed at civic action.

I am also the co-founder of Documentary Association of Pakistan and head their Lahore chapter.

I have created over 300 digital stories on various human rights issues and have trained over 3000 individuals in citizen journalism and social media advocacy.

I have been the recipient of both the Chevening South Asian Journalism fellowship in the UK and the Hurford Youth Fellowship in the USA.

I am interested in understanding the global trends of the information industry, how it will impact the existing models of media and journalism and what new spaces can be created.