“Beyond Borders relies on gendered and racialised tropes of passivity vs. activity, particularly in the field of politics and international aid.” By Anna Younes “I often wonder, do we all know where we belong? And if we do, in our hearts, why do we so...
“Unpaid internships reinforce existing social, racial and economic inequalities. Who can afford to spend several months working full-time without pay? Students from privileged backgrounds.” By Clara Hagedorn Spending semester breaks with 40-hour work...
“Covert racism is built into the landscape of development and humanitarian aid. For industries so dedicated to equality, the humanitarian and development sectors have a long way to go in terms of improving equality within their ranks, particularly in relation to...
“Unfortunately, the issues in Afghanistan are not going away any time soon. Things may indeed get worse for those unable to leave the country. However, a year on from the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, there are things we in the humanitarian sector can learn from...
“Project staff do not need to work against culture. In fact, project staff should consider culture a strategic element to drive change.” By Eric Warui and Philipp Marbach An NGO project should generate change within a particular target community. However,...
Questions can delve into sexual reproductive health and activity, income, family issues and other sensitive topics. Think to yourself, “Would I give this information to a stranger knocking at my door?” Nowadays, project organisers can easily collect large...