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Tag: narratives

Lessons from Fiction: Show and Tell

“Show, don’t tell.” It’s a constant challenge for writers, filmmakers, and photographers, whether they’re telling stories based in fact or … More

communications for development, globaldev, lessons from fiction, narratives, writing

Don’t Create a Mood, Just Tell Good Stories

Guest post by Daniel Lombardi. This post was originally published on WhyDev, and has been reposted with permission.  NGOs are … More

communications for development, narratives, Storytelling, Why storytelling matters

When the agenda gets in the way

How often does the development agenda actually get in the way of doing good? When sticking to an agenda becomes … More

communications for development, narratives, participatory media
Photo by Stephanie E. Buck

Friday Inspiration: Storytelling Tools

Telling a good story is hard. Telling a good story about international development while maintaining nuance, integrity, and without falling … More

communications for development, Inspiration, narratives, Storytelling

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

aid workers, communications for development, international development, narratives, White saviors, Why storytelling matters

The numbers game

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. So the saying goes. We all know that statistics and stories can be … More

data, Microfinance, narratives, poverty, voice, Why storytelling matters
Photo by Joseph Gilbert.

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

international development, listen, narratives, participatory media, voice

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