Sofia Cherici is an Italian investigative journalist currently based in Istanbul. 

As a freelancer, her work has been published in various Italian newspapers and international outlets such as La Repubblica, IrpiMedia, Are We Europe, Transitions, and Earth Island Journal.

Sofia specializes in multimedia longform and narrative reportage, combining extensive fieldwork with data and OSINT tools.

Her current focus is on uncovering stories related to corrupt schemes and shady businesses, environmental and social damages, as well as reporting on the intricacies of modern societies in complex lands.

Before starting her journalism career, she graduated from Sciences Po Paris and worked in the humanitarian and development sectors in Libya, Tunisia, and Turkey.

Sofia Cherici

Basic information

Name
Sofia Cherici
Title
Investigative and Multimedia Journalist
Expertise
Human Rights, Corruption, Environment, and Social Issues
Country
Turkey
City
Istanbul
Website

Supported projects

Behind The Flames: Investigating Wildfires in Turkey and Italy

  • Climate
  • Environment

SICILY / ANTALYA – Forest wildfires have increased in scale and impact. Every year, 375,000 hectares of land in Mediterranean countries are scorched by them. The journalists tried to identify the main factors which lead to these disasters endangering entire ecosystems.

Water Parasites: Investigating the Mismanagement of Regional Water Sources in Rome and Istanbul

  • Climate
  • Environment
  • Exploitation

ROME, ISTANBUL - As big cities try to cope with population growth, climate change, and more frequent droughts, the grasping for available water sources wears out small communities and ecosystems.

Federico Ambrosini