Jackie Dalton

Jackie Dalton is Head of Editorial Content at Fondation Hirondelle, an organization that creates and supports local-language media outlets in crisis-affected countries so that people have access to reliable news, information and platforms for dialogue. Fondation Hirondelle’s current focus includes Central Africa, Myanmar, the Sahel, and Ukraine. Jackie previously worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation and with its international development charity BBC Media Action, where she specialised in “Lifeline” journalism to help audiences cope with humanitarian emergencies, including conflicts, earthquakes and pandemics spanning Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. She has a particular interest in constructive journalism, media literacy and approaches to tackling disinformation.