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Tag: Why storytelling matters

Journalism First: How one woman is helping organizations ‘story up’

“When people share their stories, the world ignites with possibilities.” Last month I had the privilege of speaking with Catharine Gately, … More

communications for development, journalism, Storytelling, storytelling for change, Why storytelling matters

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

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

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

communications for development, devspeak, globaldev, jargon, participatory media, 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 Stephanie E. Buck

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

Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie, international development, Storytelling, Why storytelling matters
Photo by ProExposure. All rights reserved

Participatory storytelling: an introduction

“Stories are universal – they help us to understand ourselves, our culture, and our environments.” – Amy Hill, Center for … More

Digital Storytelling, globaldev, international development, Media, participatory media, Storytelling, Why storytelling matters

Introduction: A new vision for storytelling and development

“Until the lions have their historians, tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter.” – South African Proverb How we … More

Storytelling, Why storytelling matters

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