Amy Fallon

Amy Fallon @amyfallon

Amy Fallon is an Australian freelance journalist currently based in Uganda. She has also reported from Australia, the U.K. and Asia, writing for a wide range of outlets on a variety of issues including breaking news, and international development, and human rights topics. Amy has also worked for News Deeply, NPR, The Guardian, AFP news agency, IPS, Citiscope, and others.

Latest Articles

Are abortion rights at risk as African governments negotiate with US?

Are abortion rights at risk as African governments negotiate with US?

12 days ago // Global Health

As African governments sit down with U.S. negotiators to reshape health partnerships, researchers are warning that abortion access could be caught in the crosshairs.

Can a powdered egg a day keep malnutrition away? Uganda thinks so

Can a powdered egg a day keep malnutrition away? Uganda thinks so

5 months ago // Global health

Uganda is fighting child malnutrition with powdered eggs in a packet. A new UNICEF-backed initiative aims to reach 50,000 kids this year and millions more by 2030.

Are donors accidentally funding groups not aligned with their values?

Are donors accidentally funding groups not aligned with their values?

5 months ago // Philanthropy

Advocates are calling for stricter vetting, political alignment clauses, and stronger due diligence mechanisms to ensure funders do not inadvertently support groups that do not align with their values.

Why an increasing number of charities are deciding to merge

Why an increasing number of charities are deciding to merge

7 months ago // NGOs

As funding tightens and donor priorities shift, some NGOs are turning to mergers as a strategic move.

UK small charities brace for crisis amid aid rollback

UK small charities brace for crisis amid aid rollback

9 months ago // UK Aid

U.K.-based small charities working on the front lines of the global south say they will have to pick up the pieces after the latest government aid cut.

How AI is bringing accuracy and efficiency to malaria diagnosis in Uganda

How AI is bringing accuracy and efficiency to malaria diagnosis in Uganda

about 1 year ago // Global health

The AI Health Lab at Kampala’s Makerere University is using artificial intelligence to diagnose malaria.

Does the consultancy model need an overhaul? These agencies think so

Does the consultancy model need an overhaul? These agencies think so

about 1 year ago // Career

Several women-led organizations are trying to reshape the development consultancy world to address issues such as unpaid assignments, inequitable payment, and consultant burnout.

Soccer and science: Can global health learn from FIFA's benefit sharing?

Soccer and science: Can global health learn from FIFA's benefit sharing?

over 1 year ago // Pandemic preparedness

A world away from the soccer pitch, the global health community is wondering if a FIFA-inspired model could be used to effectively reward scientists for their decisive work in pandemic preparedness.

'Two is better than one': Why some NGOs are choosing co-leadership

'Two is better than one': Why some NGOs are choosing co-leadership

over 1 year ago // Inclusive Development

Many organizations in the development sector are choosing co-CEOs over a more conventional model. Here's why.

What African LGBTQ+ activists need from donors amid anti-gay law surge

What African LGBTQ+ activists need from donors amid anti-gay law surge

over 1 year ago // Gender equality

Global LGBTQ+ funding increased to $576 million according to the 2019-20 Global Resources Report by The Global Philanthropy Project, but only $184 million was allocated to the global south.