WELCOME Elsa Buchanan is a journalist, photographer, and communications specialist covering conflict, human rights, and humanitarian issues across the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Her reporting focuses on the human impact of war, displacement, and recovery, with on-the-ground coverage from Yemen, Lebanon, South Sudan, Burundi, and other conflict-affected regions.
This site features selected articles, photography, and multimedia projects, as well as information on her current role leading media and communications for Project Masam, a Saudi-funded humanitarian landmine clearance initiative in Yemen. Explore Elsa’s latest work, ongoing projects, and opportunities for collaboration or freelance commissions.