Development narratives so often relegate the people we work with to the projects we work on. As if the person … More
Tag: international development
Friday Inspiration: Oldies, newbies, and goodies
It’s Friday! Finally. I don’t know about you, but in the midst of scandals, corruption, MERS outbreaks, etc., I could use … More
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 … 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
Confronting failure
Rocky. Michael Jordan. Steve Jobs and Apple. People love Cinderella stories and tales of redemption. Why? Because they move us. … More
We’re all storytellers (and why it matters)
“What struck me was this: She had felt sorry for me even before she saw me. Her default position toward … More
Participatory storytelling: an introduction
“Stories are universal – they help us to understand ourselves, our culture, and our environments.” – Amy Hill, Center for … More
An overlooked side of storytelling (and how not to miss it)
“Everyone—community members, donors, national leaders, technical experts, clicktivists, policymakers—need an accurate vision of what the problems are, how they affect … More
Friday Inspiration 12.05.14
A roundup of some recent stories, photos, blogs, articles, etc. to inspire us towards better visual and written storytelling: How would … More
Until the Lions 