The Fazil Khan Internship Fund

Fazil Khan, who moved to the U.S. from India to attend Columbia Journalism School, was a beloved colleague and star data journalist dedicated to exposing injustice. 

Beyond his journalism skills, Khan was known for his unfailing generosity, his resourcefulness and his willingness to help others. He made a dazzling imprint on those fortunate enough to call him a colleague. 

Khan, 27, died February 2024 in a fire in his Harlem apartment building. Read his obituary from The Hechinger Report. 

The Hechinger Report has established a fund in Fazil Khan's name to honor his legacy as a data reporter. The fund will support an internship at Hechinger for a student who wants to follow in Fazil's footsteps as a data journalist. 

Have questions about giving? 

You can also contact Ruby Franzen, Development Manager, at donationshelp@hechingerreport.org. We're happy to help!