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Neha Wadekar

Neha Wadekar is an independent multimedia journalist reporting on climate change, environment, gender, and conflict, with a focus on Africa.

Her work has appeared in publications including The New Yorker,.[1] The Atlantic[2], The New York Times[3], The Washington Post,[4] The Wall Street Journal[5], The Guardian[6], and Foreign Policy[7]

Neha Wadekar
EducationMilton Academy; Tufts University; University of Southern California
OccupationJournalist
AwardsPulitzer Center Breakthrough Journalism Award (2022)

Early life and education

Wadekar attended Milton Academy[8] and studied at Tufts University[9]. She later earned a master's degree in journalism[10] from the University of Southern California.

Career

Wadekar is an independent reporter based between London and Nairobi.

Her reporting focuses on environmental issues, gender, conflict, and human rights across Africa, often highlighting the lived experiences of affected communities and the structural factors shaping crises.

She has reported across multiple countries in Africa and other regions, covering topics such as climate adaptation, extractive industries, displacement, and governance.

Reporting and coverage

Wadekar's reporting has examined environmental and corporate accountability, as well as the intersection of climate change and social inequality.

In a 2021 analysis for The New Humanitarian, she examined Mozambique’s response to the climate crisis, outlining measures such as early warning systems, flood defences, and resettlement programmes, while noting limitations including infrastructure challenges and limited livelihood opportunities for displaced communities.[11]

She has reported on gender and policing in Kenya, including how women have organized protests and advocacy efforts in response to police violence.[12]

Her reporting on Kenya’s teenage pregnancy crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic explored contributing factors including economic hardship and gaps in reproductive health services.[13]

Wadekar has also reported on conflict and displacement in Mozambique, including the impacts of insurgency and resource extraction on local communities.[14]

Broadcast reporting

Wadekar has reported for PBS NewsHour from countries including Mozambique, Chad, Kenya, and Thailand[15], and for Voice of America from Yemen and Somalia.[16]

Her broadcast reporting has covered conflict, displacement, and gender-based violence.

Awards

Wadekar received the Pulitzer Center Breakthrough Journalism Award in 2022 for her reporting on the insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.[17]

The award recognizes freelance journalists covering underreported global issues and includes a monetary prize of $12,000.

According to the Pulitzer Center, her reporting examined the Cabo Delgado conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and explored the experiences of civilians as well as the role of natural resource extraction and governance challenges in the region.

She has also been a finalist for the True Story Award and recognized by the One World Media Awards.[18]

References

  1. ^ Wadekar, Neha (2018-02-09). "Kenya's Dangerous Path Toward Authoritarianism". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  2. ^ Wadekar, Neha (2017-11-14). "Neha Wadekar , The Atlantic". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  3. ^ Wadekar, Neha (2018-11-20). "'We Are Willing to Die Here': The Fight for Women's Rights in Yemen". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  4. ^ Lynch, David J.; Wadekar, Neha (2021-12-16). "'Last on the rung': Africa deals with fallout from a 'Made in the USA' supply chain crisis". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  5. ^ Horwitz, Justin Scheck, Newley Purnell and Jeff (2021-09-16). "Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company's Response Is Weak, Documents Show". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2026-06-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Wadekar, Neha (2023-06-21). "'Women bear the biggest brunt of climate change,' says climate scientist Susan Chomba". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  7. ^ Wadekar, Neha (2026-06-04). "Neha Wadekar". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  8. ^ "44th Persky Awards Celebrate Student Writers - Milton Academy". Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  9. ^ "Neha Wadekar". USC Center on Public Diplomacy. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  10. ^ "Neha Wadekar". USC Center on Public Diplomacy. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  11. ^ "The New Humanitarian | Four ways Mozambique is adapting to the climate crisis". www.thenewhumanitarian.org. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  12. ^ "The New Humanitarian | Kenyan women lead fight against police violence". www.thenewhumanitarian.org. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  13. ^ "Kenya's teen pregnancy crisis: More than COVID-19 is to blame". www.thenewhumanitarian.org. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  14. ^ "The Hidden Story Behind the Fight for Cabo Delgado". Pulitzer Center. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  15. ^ "Neha Wadekar | Author". PBS News. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  16. ^ "Neha Wadekar - Reporter bio - Voice of America (VOA News)". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  17. ^ "Neha Wadekar". Pulitzer Center. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  18. ^ "Longlist 2022". One World Media. Retrieved 2026-06-02.

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