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

Responsible for building an innovative investigations team working with leading media around the world on far-reaching, high impact stories. Lead on strategy, fundraising and recruitment.

Experienced editor and writer focused on collaborative journalism. Interested in the ways in which nonprofit media can contribute to the sustainability of public interest investigations.

Reported from more than 50 countries for the Economist, Guardian and The Independent. Works in print, broadcast, online and documentary film. Committed to addressing the dearth of in-depth reporting on migration. Twice winner of the Migration Media Awards. Finalist in the Explanatory Reporting category at the 2017 Online Journalism Awards for the 'Refugee Archipelago'.

Public speaker on current refugee trends and future migration. Contributor to high-level roundtables, workshops and policy exchanges.

Daniel Howden

Basic information

Name
Daniel Howden
Expertise
Collaborative journalism
Country
Greece
City
Athens

Supported projects

Operation Sophia

  • Migration
  • Organised crime
  • Politics

Consequences of the EU's Attempt to Neutralise People Smugglers

TRIPOLI - The central Mediterranean is now the busiest corridor for irregular migration to the European Union. All previous efforts to combat the flows have led to more crossings and more deaths at sea.