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Brian Pelan
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Editor, View Digital
Belfast
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Biography
Brian Pelan is the editor of the social affairs magazine VIEW (www.viewdigital.org) and the co-founder of the social enterprise VIEWdigital. Prior to setting up the magazine, he worked as a journalist for several newspapers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. He has also lectured extensively on journalism and social affairs.
Social affairs
Content
UK aid budget cut 'a betrayal of the world’s most vulnerable children' says CEO of Save the Children UK
By Brian Pelan Verified| View Digital Verified The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027. He said that the rise in defence spending – about £13.4bn more every year from 2027 – would be paid for by cutting the aid budget, from 0.5 percent to 0.3 percent of GDP. Moazzam Malik, the Chief Executive of Save the Children UK, said: “We are stunned by this decision to cut the aid budget in order to increase military spending.
The Big Interview: Kate Clifford talks to VIEWdigital about the critical state of the A5 road, declining health services in rural areas, and why she loves cold water swimming - VIEWdigital
By Brian Pelan Verified| View Digital Verified Kate was born in Canada in the early 1970s. Her mother is from a small village called Kilworth in north Cork, and her late father was from Donegal. They met each other in Tipperary, became engaged after two weeks, and then emigrated to Canada. “My sister Sarah and I were both born in Canada in the 1970s. The family returned to Ireland to set up home in ‘war-torn Derry,’” said Kate. “I asked both of my parents many times why they moved to Derry but never really got an answer,” said Kate.
Review of The Trust Fall: A powerful film which tears apart many of the lies about Julian Assange and urges us to support his release from captivity
By Brian Pelan Verified| View Digital Verified The two-hour long film offers a powerful insight into a man who decided to leak documents to the world’s citizens. Defenders of Assange, including the late film-maker and journalist John Pilger, writer and political activist Tariq Ali, US physician Jill Stein, Pentagon Papers leaker Daniel Ellsworth, and Assange family members, all take part in the documentary.
Company Info
View Digital
VIEWdigital, officially known as VIEWDIGITAL COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, is a social enterprise based in Northern Ireland. Established in June 2013, it operates as a community interest company focused on community-driven media and information services. The organization is located at 45 Belmont Church Road, Belfast. VIEWdigital produces the *VIEW social affairs magazine*, which offers critical analysis and discussions on social issues relevant to Northern Ireland. Additionally, it provides digital and media training aimed at enhancing skills in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. This training emphasizes digital literacy and media production. As a CIC, VIEWdigital reinvests its profits into community objectives, targeting civil society, including NGOs and community groups.
Belfast, United Kingdom
Founded: 2013