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Want me to listen? Tell me a story.

At a pre-conference meeting, I made a presentation on the nexus of storytelling and M&E, which begged the question – if program people could understand the key elements of a good story (i.e., protagonist with which we identify, obstacle, overcoming of obstacle and resolution), how would we represent the value of our programs?

ShelterBox Coordinates Efforts with Rotary in Russia

This collaboration between ShelterBox and Rotary highlights why ShelterBox became Rotary International's first project partner last March. By building on both organizations' strengths, they both can bring relief, shelter and dignity to disaster survivors worldwide as rapidly and efficiently as possible.

Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Post-Disaster Environment

Current disaster research shows women, in the aggregate, tend to be more vulnerable than men both during and after disasters.

Sharing the Olympic Dream

The struggle to achieve personal dreams and goals is a universal one whether you are in London, Darfur or Washington D.C.

PEPFAR Announces New OVC Programming Guidance

PEPFAR's new orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) guidance is focused on building country-level operational plans, placing OVC care within the continuum of care of the entire HIV response.

The Olympics: Making Humanitarian History

For each Olympic Games, that famous torch is carried to the host city, where the flame remains lit for the duration of the games. And every two years, for the summer and winter games, that flame sheds light on humanitarian issues across the globe with a message of peace, unity and friendship.

Why Enter International Development?

How a trip overseas after high school inspired a career path into development.

Moving Local Organizations into the Driver’s Seat

Sometimes the best way to serve families over the long haul is to step back. A recent change to U.S. foreign assistance policy is putting more local organizations in the lead on development projects around the world.

The Real Experts

Many of us have trouble claiming our “expertise” in any one area, let alone claiming our voice, our space, or our rights. But do you know who doesn’t? It shouldn’t surprise you. Most of the “expert” voices we hear in the media are from an extremely narrow group—mostly western, white, privileged, Christian, and overwhelmingly male. This certainly happens in the fields of international development and global health as well.

Tackling Child Hunger in the World’s Newest Nation

Two stories that shed light on the hard but hopeful realities faced by the people of South Sudan.

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