Stefania Prandi is an award-winning freelance journalist, writer and photographer.
She covers a variety of topics, including gender equality, social issues, labor rights, human trafficking, environmental pollution, and culture.
She has contributed to national and international publications, including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, National Geographic Italia, ELLE, El Pais, Taz, RSI (Radiotelevisione Svizzera), Danwatch, Internazionale, Il Sole 24 Ore, and IrpiMedia.
A total of four of her books have been published by Italian publishing houses: Red Gold. Strawberries, Tomatoes, Harassment and Exploitation in the Mediterranean (2018, Settenove), The Consequences. Feminicides and the View of Those Who Remain (2020, Settenove), Distant Mothers (2024, People), Agro Punjab. The Exploitation of Sikhs in the Latina Countryside (2024, Nottetempo).
Stefania displayed her photographs in schools, universities, and libraries throughout Europe and Italy. She is currently traveling around Italy with three photo exhibitions.
Stefania received grants and awards in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and the United States, including Fetisov Journalism Awards, the Fund for Women Journalists – IWMF, Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant by Journalism Fund, National Geographic Emergency Journalism Fund Grant, Volkart Stiftung Grant, Henri Nannen Preis, Otto Brenner Preis, Georg Von Holtzbrinck Preis, and The Pollination Project.
Stefania speaks at festivals and events across the country and abroad.
Her work includes organizing and leading journalism workshops, such as the Feminist Journalism Workshop at the University of Venice.
Contact: prandi.stefania@gmail.com
