“Show, don’t tell.” It’s a constant challenge for writers, filmmakers, and photographers, whether they’re telling stories based in fact or … More
Tag: globaldev
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
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 … 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
Participatory storytelling: an introduction
“Stories are universal – they help us to understand ourselves, our culture, and our environments.” – Amy Hill, Center for … More
How to improve your organization’s photos when you can’t hire a professional
Last week I wrote about why context matters in visual storytelling. You might be thinking, “OK yes, I agree. That’s … More
Images, poverty, and development: why context matters
Images are just as powerful, if not more powerful than words. A photograph can capture in two seconds what even … More
