「ITSBYYASIN」
YasinAbdullahi
Strategic Communications
- 01Diplomatic & Institutional Media
- 02Media & Public Information
- 03Visual Storytelling
- 04Multimedia Production
- 05Research & Analysis
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Strategic Communications
I am a communications professional specializing in strategic communications, media, and visual storytelling for international institutions and public-interest organizations.
Currently, I work with the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Nairobi, under the Department of Global Communications, contributing to communications around the work of the UN and its partners. My work spans photography, video, interviews, research, and content production in diplomatic and institutional settings involving ambassadors, diplomats, senior UN officials, technical experts, conferences, and high-level meetings.
Previously, I worked as a photojournalist with the World Health Organization (WHO), documenting public health initiatives including HPV vaccination, cervical cancer awareness, cancer screening, and community health programmes across Kenya, including work directly within affected communities.
Beyond my institutional work, I have a foundation in multimedia production and a background in Communication Studies, with experience working with international creatives and commercial brands, including Francis Mercier and TotalEnergies. My work has been featured or credited by UN News, WHO, UN platforms, and other global outlets reaching more than 25 million people.
Together, these experiences are shaping my career at the intersection of strategic communications, diplomacy, public information, and global development.
Contracted photojournalist documenting cervical cancer screening initiatives across Nyandarua, Bungoma & Kilifi counties. Published in WHO Multimedia database.
Personal photographer for international DJ Francis Mercier. Capturing live performances and behind-the-scenes moments in high-pressure environments.
Brand campaign narrative development and video production assistance, tying visual storytelling to Ultraspan's roofing manufacturing legacy
Food photography, menu design, and social media content showcasing Kome Catering's new menu items. Ongoing visual content production supporting their brand presence and customer engagement.
FROM FIELD WORK TO GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Contracted by WHO Kenya to document cervical cancer screening initiatives across three counties—Nyandarua, Bungoma, and Kilifi.
Weeks spent in rural communities, translating complex health research into visual narratives. Every image required cultural sensitivity, ethical judgment, trust-building.
Campaign reached 10,000+ women. Visual storytelling contributed to vaccine implementation supporting communities across Kenya.
Work published in WHO Multimedia database. Featured on UN News. Credits searchable under my name in global health communication archives.