November 30, 2006
NEED magazine debuts
Take a few minutes out of your day to check out the premiere issue of NEED magazine. WorldChanging showcases the magazine on their site and interviews one of the creators as well (link).
NEED spotlights organizations addressing human need around the world and provides information for the reader on how to connect with the organizations' missions. Two organizations I'm familiar with are featured in this first issue: MercyShips and International Justice Mission (IJM).
Perusing the online edition of the magazine, I'm struck by two good practices. One, is the simplicity and concise nature of the stories. Photos tell most of the story and are accompanied by a paragraph or two—or sometimes just captions. The objective is not to overwhelm the reader, but to inform and encourage. Second, I'm impressed by the cognizance of the editors to ethical quandaries that naturally accompany photojournaling people in varying degrees of crisis. The photos from IJM blur distinguishing features of the girls and the IJM workers to protect their identities. A "Viewing Advisory" wisely accompanies a "before/after" photo of a man who had a large facial tumor removed by a MercyShips doctor (link). Best practices indeed.
Links:
- WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future: NEED Magazine Debuts (includes interview with NEED magazine creator)
- NEED magazine [Premiere issue]
Happy reading.
Posted by Amber at November 30, 2006 01:43 PMAmber, thank you for your kind words regarding NEED magazine. I am the co-founder and editor in chief. It is an honor for us to have people like you believe in us, our mission and our methods. I would love to send you a copy of the premiere issue, please email me you mailing address if you would like a copy.
Posted by: Stephanie Kinnunen at December 9, 2006 01:15 PMoh my goodness, Amber, thanks for pointing this magazine out. there is SO much in it that is just fascinating. i've read so many articles and there is still so much to read.
Posted by: brenda at December 14, 2006 08:29 PMhey Amber, i'm back to say i think i realize now that the website and the magazine are two different things...the website is so cool and i think that the magazine would be great to get.
Posted by: brenda at December 14, 2006 08:33 PMHey Brenda,
Yes, I, too, discovered that the website and the magazine are two different things. The website wonderfully highlights a few of the photos and features, but the actual magazine is a thing unto itself. I just received my first issue and it is fabulous. It's printed on heavy, high quality paper and is just beautifully layed out, designed, and written. More importantly, the stories are so inspiring and compelling. I'm loving it. I think everyone should subscribe to this magazine. (I've subscribed and ordered a gift subscription.)
Thanks for your comments, Brenda! Take care.
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