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Tag: devspeak

Devspeak Police Volume 2

Do you speak NGO? If you’ve stumbled upon this blog, chances are you might. Sometimes NGOish, or Devspeak, makes it … More

devspeak, jargon, NGOs

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 … More

communications for development, devspeak, globaldev, jargon, participatory media, Why storytelling matters

Introducing the Devspeak Police

Language is fluid. It shifts and adapts along with culture. Certain words fall out of favor. Others take on slightly … More

devspeak, jargon

How to avoid aid and development writing pitfalls

How many times have you walked away from an NGO’s website scratching your head, wondering, “So….what do they do?” Or … More

communications for development, devspeak, globaldev, international development, jargon, writing
Photo by Stephanie Buck. All rights reserved.

To empower and behold (for better or for worse)

Empower: to give official authority or legal power to; to enable; to promote the self-actualization or influence of (Merriam Webster … More

devspeak, Empowerment, globaldev, international development, jargon
Copyright Stephanie E. Buck

Why and how to avoid jargon

The utilization of the material learned in the training was bolstered by the local capacity building and gender sensitive expertise … More

aidspeak, communications for development, devspeak, jargon, Storytelling, storytelling for change

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