Daniel Howden is the founder and lead journalist at Lighthouse Reports, an award-winning non-profit investigative organisation.

He is responsible for building an innovative investigative team that works with leading media outlets around the world on far-reaching, high-impact stories. He leads on strategy, fundraising and recruitment.

He is an experienced editor and writer with a focus on collaborative journalism. He is interested in the ways in which non-profit media can contribute to the sustainability of public interest investigations.

He has reported from more than 50 countries for The Economist, The Guardian and The Independent. He has experience in print, broadcast, online and documentary film. He is committed to addressing the lack of in-depth reporting on migration. A two-time winner of the Migration Media Awards. He was a finalist in the Explanatory Reporting category at the 2017 Online Journalism Awards for 'Refugee Archipelago'.

A public speaker on current refugee trends and future migration. Contributes to high-level roundtables, workshops and policy exchanges.

Last modified:
15/09/2025
Daniel Howden
Title:
Founder & Director
Expertise:
Collaborative journalism
Country:
Greece
City:
Athens
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