To be real
“I have far too little tolerance for the performance of high-minded, intellectualized ‘goodness’ lately.”
“I have far too little tolerance for the performance of high-minded, intellectualized ‘goodness’ lately.”
We each need a lot of strategy, discernment, and accompaniment to figure out what is our “right role” when it comes to global development and solidarity, and how our privileges fit into that equation.
There is no need to be silent for anyone else’s comfort if we are going to democratize and decolonize aid systems rooted in imperialism and global inequality.
Should I abandon the term “do-gooder”? Or just keep using it, knowing it occupies a special place in my heart for every human who dares/dared believe the world can be better?
Deep shifts in our consciousness as do-gooders are happening. Consider invitations as an opening for transformation.
Rather than fighting poverty or injustice, we have to fight just to save our souls from the burdens of organizational life.
An online (and free!) conference about reimagining international development, September 17-21.
A mantra for do-gooders to balance out a sense of overwhelm.
“Decolonising development is a complex process…It invites us to consider how we perpetuate colonial practices in our everyday work, and whether we do enough to challenge these methods of learning, working and doing.” A guest post by Grace Labeodan
Sharing excerpts from the 8th pages of the following books that have been on my reading list this year, in celebration of how-matters.org’s 8th year!
Sharing responses and reflections on a recent piece in Devex, “But Wait Until They See Your Black Face.”