Whether openly acknowledged or not, neocolonialism is present in nearly all aspects of development and humanitarian work. The colonial mindset and the way it materializes in development settings impact the way we communicate about the work being done. The very fundamental power imbalances that exist between organizations and “recipients” in …
The UN General Assembly has long been criticized as a platform for heads of state to make empty promises and receive applause from fellow delegates. The week of intended multilateralism may bore fewer tangible outcomes than imagined, but it still grants a platform for delegates to reach a worldwide audience, …
Every profession has its celebrities, so does photojournalism. „Award winning“ is an attribute almost expected in a serious photographer’s biography. Being an accomplished photographer seems to come with added credibility of one’s work and big news outlets like to capitalize on that, sending their star photographer’s out into the field, …
As the humanitarian and development sector reckons with its racist and colonial foundations, many actors and organizations are driving towards localization, anti-racist policies, anti-colonial programs, and supporting community-based organizations. Yet the call for an anti-racist and anti-colonial shift can’t be met without a shift in our storytelling. Prioritizing participant voices, …
When logging to X (formerly known as Twitter) for the first time, the feed may include bile and bigotry, yet few discussions on development. When initially browsing on TikTok’s “For You”-page, one is likely to find content featuring young folks performing the latest dance trend or other forms of fast-paced …
