The stories he seeks out are tough and often tangled up in war, poverty, and injustice. He has reported from all over the world, including South Africa, Mozambique, Somalia, Sudan, the Balkans, and South America. For his daring, searing, and deeply human writing he has been honored with countless awards, including two John Bartlow Martin Awards for Public Interest Magazine Journalism, given by Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He has twice been a finalist for a National Magazine Award.