(About)
Cherish Communications helps nonprofits, research institutions and global health organisations make their work understood — with clarity, care and craft.
(Founder)
Rhea Lobo
Founder, Cherish Communications — Canberra, Australia
Rhea Lobo is a BBC-trained journalist, an international award-winning filmmaker and a communications and engagement specialist with more than 18 years in the social impact sector. She leads global communications on projects spanning more than 100 countries.
At The Union, she oversaw communications for the world’s largest lung health conference. She has previously worked with Dalberg Media and TBpeople.
A leading voice against tuberculosis, Rhea was part of the team that drafted the Declaration of the Rights of People Affected by TB and the Global Plan to End TB, an important document supported by the UN-hosted Stop TB Partnership. She is a former Board member of the Stop TB Partnership, has served on an advisory group for the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust, and has given guest lectures at McGill University and the University of Washington.
- Years in the social impact sector
- 18+
- Countries spanned by the projects she leads
- 100+
(How we work)
Your reputation matters. So does how your story is told.
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Clarity grounded in understanding
We begin with research, context and careful listening. We ask the right questions, find what matters and make complex subjects accessible without losing their substance.
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Creativity with a clear purpose
Our work is shaped around your goals. Every message, creative choice and piece of content should help your audience understand, connect or take action.
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Care for the people behind the story
We approach people and their experiences with dignity and respect. Accuracy, ethical interviewing and transparency are central to how we work.
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Collaboration from start to finish
We take time to understand your organisation and work closely with your team, bringing strategic thinking and practical production expertise to the same conversation.
(Who we work with)
Organisations with important work — and complex stories to tell.
Behind every research finding, programme and statistic are people, ideas and experiences that deserve to be understood.
We help nonprofits and research institutions communicate the significance of their work — connecting evidence with human stories and giving supporters fresh reasons to engage.