Author: Charlotte

How does social media impact the representations of global poverty?

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Introduction

New Media and ICT have become part of most realms of human life and society in general. Information sharing and communication is easier than ever before, if you by easier mean less cumbersome and time consuming. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it has become easier to understand one another, or that it brings us closer together as humans. Social media is one example of (relatively) recent technology that simplifies both information sharing and communication, and something that has become an integral part of everyday life for many people around the world.

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Fundraising and slacktivism- humanitarianism in the digital age

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Most parts of our societies change with and adapt to new technology. Our professional and private lives are impacted by the changes in technology. We work differently, socialize differently, listen to music differently, watch film and television differently– and in general­– engage with the world differently.  The development and INGO industry has of course also adapted to new technology and, to some extent, gone digital. Most likely, this is also true when it comes to your experience in the development context.

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Representations of poverty: Things to consider before posting on Social Media

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If you are about to experience something completely new, far away from home, it is not strange that you want to share this with you family and friends; especially if it is overwhelming. These days, sharing photos is, as you know, easier than ever before. Endless apps and platforms enable your loved ones to see what you are up to wherever you are. This means that in theory, we should be able to better understand people and places far away. Digital ways of communicating does bring the opportunity to decrease the cultural distance and to connect with these faraway people and places, but it can also do the exact opposite if you are not aware of the traps.

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Welcome to our blog!

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This is a place for people with little or no academic or practical experience with development issues, who are now, or are about to be, in a development context. Like a volunteer. Volunteering can be rewarding both for the volunteer and the organisations and the people receiving volunteers. It can be a way for (especially young) people to broaden their world, experience new things, meet new people, and contribute. However, there are some risks involved, but if you are aware of those risks they automatically become smaller.

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