Entries Written By John Coster
DOCFolio Mentoring Programme Newsroom
Join the DOCFolio Mentoring Programme Newsroom on Saturday 24th October between 10am -4pm. Programme below & Zoom links (posted on Friday 23rd October): 10am – Sab Jibrin, Presenter of The Mentor Show, KASU Radio, Kaduna State University 11am – Muazu Malawi, Reporter 12 – Ibrahim Hassan Hassan, Poet – Voices of the Red Earth 1pm …
DOCFolio Mentoring Programme: Recordings
DOCFolio Mentoring Programme Session 3: Thursday 22nd October 2026 21:00 [9pm] Nigeria / UK Open to anyone interested in media literacy and heritage. Zoom link for Session 3: DOCFolio Mentoring Programme … Thursday 22nd 9pm Nigeria 🇳🇬 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84717934246?pwd=F0xEjXWCXbHmYT1A7H7bDhIra8Sx53.1 Meeting ID: 847 1793 4246 Passcode: 411887 Weekly sessions will be recorded and posted …
Before You Share: Understanding Media Literacy and Misinformation
By Gladys Asuquo We are surrounded by information. It comes through our phones, television screens, radio, social media feeds, websites and even private conversations. Sometimes it is useful. Sometimes it is wrong. And sometimes, it can be difficult to tell the difference. A message can sound convincing simply because it has been forwarded many times. …
Why Northern Nigeria Needs Media Literacy for Peace
By John Coster A message arrives in a community WhatsApp group warning of an attack. A photograph is shared as proof, but nobody knows when or where it was taken. Within minutes, people may be frightened, angry or ready to pass the warning on. The message might be an honest mistake. It might also have …
My Voice On Radio: Amplifying Community Voices Across Borders
The My Voice On Radio (MVOR) project celebrates the enduring power of radio to connect people, nurture creativity, and strengthen communities. Organised by John Coster, Founder of the Parallel Lives Network, this new initiative brings together young people and women from India, the UK, and across the global network through a series of linked events …
Visit to Northern Nigeria’s Premier International Film Festival
Thanks to the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival KADIFF team for making the S24 Television Film Production Unit so welcome. The 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), held from 26 to 30 August 2025 in Kaduna, Nigeria, offered a substantive platform for film practitioners and cultural commentators to explore cinema’s role in social transformation. The …
Driving Sustainable Change in Global Health: A Rewarding Session with MSc Students
Today was an inspiring session on the Leading Sustainable Change in Global Health module as part of the MSc Global Health programme at De Montfort University. As guest speakers, Tina Barton and I were delighted to witness the students innovative and insightful infographic tools designed to drive change in diverse global health contexts. Their creativity …
Spotlight: Nkoyo Lynn Majebi – Global Health Practitioner
In this Series on the Parallel Lives Network website, I showcase the work of individuals that engage with us from across the global south. I’m delighted to be highlighting the research of Nkoyo Lynn Majebi from Nigeria. Nkoyo Lynn Majebi is an academic and researcher whose contributions to global health are having a profound impact …
Reportage Club: Snehalaya UK at 10 Years
An insightful in-conversation last night for the final Reportage Club event of 2024 to celebrate Snehalaya UK 10th year. I was joined by Snehalaya secretary Priti Bhombe & Snehalaya UK CEO Joyce Connolly to discuss the last decade and opportunities moving forward to share its journey. Snehalaya in India was founded in 1989 by Girish …
PAVE Conference 2024
Today was the 2024 PAVE Conference at De Montfort University. It’s good to be back on campus talking directly to students. For the first time this year, as well as promoting volunteering opportunities to students with various members of our network in Leicester and overseas, we invited our friends from Snehalaya UK to join us. …