ICTs and Development: tools for social change or instruments of power?
How do ICTs contribute to the way in which development is viewed and influence development itself? I tried running a …
Ethical Dilemmas
The Art of Storytelling Paul Ricoeur (1991b) states that “‘A life narrated’ can be ‘a life examined’” (qtd. in Meretoja, …
Developing Images in Digital Times
Developing Images in Digital Times A picture is worth a thousand words. Not surprisingly, the aphorism above is common in …
All good things come to an end
Dear readers, Our blog is soon coming to an end, even though a couple of blog posts are still to …
Aid sector: what are the issues?
I have addressed the issue of discrimination in fundraising in my last two posts, and I thought that it is …
ICT changes the conditions for storytelling – but can we embrace it in practice?
In June 2018, the No White Saviors account launched on Instagram. An initiative borne out of a frustration by a …
Fiction or Reality: The Power of Narratives
Are Stories Worth Their Weight in Gold? For many humanitarian aid organizations, persuasive narratives equate to much needed currency. Sharing …
Experiencing racial bias in fundraising
“Fundraising is amazingly powerful – it’s how we influence others in power and philanthropy around what is needed. It’s incredibly …
Would you volunteer if you couldn’t share pictures on social media?
Would you visit a new place if you couldn’t take pictures? Yes/No A while ago I was navigating Instagram stories …
Understanding the Power of Narrative: the myth of ‘the white man’s burden’
Throughout the history of human civilization, narratives have played crucial roles in legitimizing, establishing and maintaining power structures around the …