About Me
Hey Everyone! Thanks for visiting my blog. It originally started off as a place to showcase my writing, but it has since taken on a life of its own. I’m happy you dropped by — feel free to browse around!
In case you’re wondering:
I am an award winning journalist. A native of New York, I’ve lived in the Middle East on and off since 2003. I’m currently based in Lahore writing for various publications. Prior to living in Pakistan, I was based in Dubai, writing for the new UAE newspaper called THE NATIONAL. My byline has appeared in various publications including Newsweek, Time.com, WashingtonPost.com, USA Today, the Daily Star, the Jerusalem Post and the International Herald Tribune (to name a few). I also appear frequently as a political commentator on networks like the BBC (TV and Radio), South African Broadcasting Corp. (TV), TVNZ, France24, Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC), Voice of America and NPR. Prior to moving East, I was the producer for NBC News.
I’ve reported from sub-Saharan Africa as well as in the Balkans, North and South Korea and the United States.
I recently wrapped up my graduate degree at Columbia University in New York. In Fall 2007, I spent the semester lecturing on Global Media issues at Rutgers University.
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Prince Karim Aga Khan to inaugurate two Islamic Complex in Historic Cairo « Ismaili Mail said
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Kristin B. Sandvik said
Hi Vivian,
I just stumbled over your pictures from the Sudanese Cairo protest- they are wonderful. I am currently writing up my dissertation on refugee resettlement. I did my fieldwork in Uganda, andd I brought along a photographer to document the predicament of exile in Kampala. But as I start my final chapter with a description of what went on in Cairo, I was wondering whether you would let me use one of your pictures- specifically the one posted in your blog entry- to illustrate that section.
Best,
kristin B. Sandvik
bujang said
Nice To Meet you ….
Morgan said
Viv,
You are doing incredilbe things! I am so excited and jealous of your journies and your wonderful life. I wish you all the best in everything you do!
Benson Pulikkottil said
Viv,
Great work! Thanks for keeping me updated on global matters.
Benson
Fred. said
Hi Vivian,
I would like to ask for your permission for the use of the photo (http://viviansalama.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/gaza-woman.jpg) as a poster background for a fund raising charity we are planning for gaza relief.
Navi said
great things ……….Gorgeous !!
I.SG……
Jeff said
Hey Vivian, stumbled across your story on the Dubai aquarium. Could not believe it was you standing there…small world I guess. Safe travels and keep doing good things.
Jeff F.