
meet Amanda
I am a Brazilian journalist and photographer, currently based in Minas Gerais, Brazil. I’m a master in Journalism, Media and Globalisation, with a diploma from Aarhus University, the Danish School of Media and Journalism, and Charles University. I also have a specialisation in Public Policies and Gender Justice from the Latin American Council of Social Sciences. My work is mostly focused on migration, culture and climate justice.
Scholarships & Fellowships
- 2022 - International Service for Human Rights Training on Constructive Narrative Framing
- 2021 - Climate Tracker Online Climate Justice Fellowship
- 2021 – Solution Journalism Network’s 2021 Mentorship Cohort
- 2020 – Erasmus Mundus Journalism Scholarship
- 2016 – Minas Mundi Scholarship for semester abroad in Mexico
Awards
- 2022 - Winning Piece of Writing Contest held as part of International Service for Human Rights Training on Constructive Narrative Framing
- 2013 – PRVV – AFS Intercultura Brasil’s Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation Award
Public speaking
- 2022 - ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event: Developing Young Active Global Citizens to Tackle the SDGs
- 2014 – 100 Years Young! AFS Youth Symposium at UNESCO
