Transformation Journalism David Schraven: Transformation durch Kaffee
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Nov 15, 2024 
David Schraven, the innovative founder of Correctiv and other initiatives, discusses his transformative impact on journalism in Germany. He reveals how coffee culture can revitalize communities and foster local journalism. Schraven shares his journey of training an unconventional journalist from a truck washer and the importance of engaging youth voices in media. He emphasizes the success of local initiatives over external investments in Bottrop, and how coffee wagons may be the future of community engagement and storytelling.
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Coffee as a Social Connector
- Coffee is a universal connector bringing together people from all backgrounds.
- It serves as an ideal medium to initiate communication and community engagement.
Journalism as Communication Organizer
- Journalism is about organizing communication and bringing people together, not just reporting stories.
- Creating environments for discussion revitalizes communities and facilitates social exchange.
Newsroom Next to Scandal Pharmacy
- David set up a newsroom next to a scandalous pharmacy to support victims and sources closely.
- This openness fostered a community movement leading to successful victim compensation.