By now you’ve probably seen the image of the drowned Syrian boy plastered across news and social media channels. The photo … More
Tag: Media
Monday Inspiration: (East) Africa fights back edition
Welcome back to the Inspiration series: a roundup of stories and discussions to inspire and challenge us in the way … More
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
Film and Development: an interview with a filmmaker
Films open up a way of making a personal connection with someone in a way that other mediums can’t: by … More
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 … More
Participatory storytelling: an introduction
“Stories are universal – they help us to understand ourselves, our culture, and our environments.” – Amy Hill, Center for … More
Film Review: 28 Up South Africa
What happens when you take six kids from diverse backgrounds from all over South Africa, and film them every seven years?
Casting off the White Savior Complex
A lesson in humility I arrived in Lima, Peru without a concrete plan. I just had two suitcases, a list … More