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Chris Schuepp

Chris Schuepp is a multi-media journalist and communication specialist currently based in Myanmar. He holds a Master's degree in journalism from the University in Dortmund, Germany, and has worked as a journalist since the 1990s. Since 2000 he has also worked as communication specialist for several media NGOs and UN agencies and has conducted more than 100 video storytelling workshops for children and young people worldwide.

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