A new kind of donor: 4 things they do differently
Donors stuck in the old ways of moving money around don’t offer useful capital to new and innovative organizations that don’t fit the mold. Here’s four things a new kind of aid donor does better.
Tag: aid workers
Happy Halloween!
Frustrated with organizational politics, policies, or processes? Here’s a selection of how-matters.org posts to let you know you’re not alone.
Confessions of a recovering neocolonialist (reprise)
“They’re all a bunch of neocolonialists anyway.”
An uncomfortable silence fell upon the car.
Actually, it was my capacity that needed to be built
A reflection on the skills I needed to be effective in my job.
White supremacy, black liberation, and global development: The conversations we’re not having
What does racial justice have to do with the international “do-gooder” industry?
How TO respond to bad press: Thoughts from a former colleague
“Maybe it is a little about identity, but that’s ok.” A guest post by Vanessa Deering
How NOT to respond to bad press: Thoughts for my fellow aid workers (and former colleagues)
Loyalty doesn’t have to mean avoiding the hard questions.
For the disruptors
Here’s to the ones who ask “why” openly in meetings because they just can’t tolerate the façade of “doing good.”
4 ways to survive (and enjoy!) your next leave
A seasoned aid worker shares his insights on how make peace with “home.”
What happens when the crisis dries up?
Exploring the state of employment and civil society once the international community and humanitarian aid are gone.