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