Films open up a way of making a personal connection with someone in a way that other mediums can’t: by…
Voices from Nepal: after the earthquake(s)
Another devastating earthquake has hit Nepal. While the country is still reeling from the April 25th quake, this is a…
When the agenda gets in the way
How often does the development agenda actually get in the way of doing good? When sticking to an agenda becomes…
Friday Inspiration: Storytelling Tools
Telling a good story is hard. Telling a good story about international development while maintaining nuance, integrity, and without falling…
Protagonists and power: why the aid organization shouldn’t be at the center of the story
Protagonist: the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation. The leading character or one…
Friday Inspiration: The seven storytellers you should be following on Instagram
It was my first week on a new job. My team of three people were sitting around the table in…
Why it’s time to stop thinking of development as a project
“From the American People.” The classic USAID sign stood outside of a lifeless craft center in a sleepy town set…
The numbers game
There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. So the saying goes. We all know that statistics and stories can be…
Introducing the Devspeak Police
Language is fluid. It shifts and adapts along with culture. Certain words fall out of favor. Others take on slightly…
What is easy/what is right: balancing complexity
We’ve all seen the promotional videos/photos/stories that claim to have found the silver bullet for solving poverty. We’ve seen the…
