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“How do you have a phone in Africa?”: Using satire to deconstruct problematic narratives.

In the long-standing conversation on ethical communication for development, one of the populations that has directly affected by demeaning and patronizing narratives are countries in Africa. Humorous humanitarian digilantism has become a popular and trending tool to combat these narratives and decolonize existing representations of Africa in the global north. …

The stories behind our lenses: Ethical Communication for Development

How do you feel seeing these images below? What kind of emotions do they evoke in you and what perspectives and stories can you form just by looking at them? One of the most important aspects of communicating humanitarianism and aid work is visual storytelling. Pictures tell stories and stories …

Potential and Dangers of AI in the Work of Artists – An Interactive Post

Potential and Dangers of AI in the Work of Artists It’s Julia, Today, I’d like to invite you to a lecture by Professor Leszek Å»urek, who will explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of art, with a focus on photography. He will discuss the first experiences of …

Welcome to the International AI Summit 24 in Brussels – An Interactive Post

International AI Summit 2024 Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace.From generating art to making split-second decisions in autonomous vehicles, AI’s capabilities are both awe-inspiring and potentially dangerous. As these systems become more sophisticated, the need for comprehensive safety strategies has never been more critical. This topic …

Where Reality Meets Virtual Reality: New Frontiers of Communication For Development

Climate change represents one of the greatest and most challenging issues facing our world today. It’s not merely a term we hear on the news or see in the media—it’s a pressing reality with tangible impacts worldwide. Recent data from NASA highlights the pressing need for greater awareness and action …

Report on Interview Experiences in Online Fundraising and Community Development

  For my most recent research project, I dove into the world of online fundraising by conducting two fascinating interviews. My goal? To understand what really happens when people encounter those donation requests in their social media feeds. Beyond just learning about giving patterns, I wanted to explore the whole …

Talking to strangers: two interviews that made me a better reporter

The two interviews I have chosen for this post focus on themes of communication for development (and social change). I conducted both of them several years ago when I was a daily assignment news reporter. I have chosen to reflect on past interviews because in both cases, I think I …

Examining the impact of citizen aid: Exploring the differences between online and face-to-face interviews

Introduction Humanitarianism and aid work has historically been categorized by the extension of relief to communities and nations by international organizations and well-organized outfits. However, a growing amount of aid work is being executed by grassroots groups and organizations in communities all over the world. This is known as citizen …