How do you tell a compelling story about people in need that doesn’t simplify...
I use my How Matters YouTube channel to highlight portrayals of international assistance that inspire more nuanced conversations about the politics of global development and international aid. Frankly...
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I was having one of “those” conversations with a colleague in Haiti recently, the outline of which you can find here and here. What does work? What is the most important way to invest our time and...
View ArticleNo math or gun-slinging required
To arm children with the relevant, timeless skills for our rapidly changing world, we need to revolutionize what it means to learn. Education innovators like TED Prize Winner Dr. Sugata Mitra will...
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…one man’s willingness to see what others cannot. Another one of my favorites from the Social Impact Media Awards. “This Film is about”, award winning documentary (subtitled version) from Eduardo...
View ArticleWanted: Films that illustrate how aid works
The Social Impact Media Awards, organized by DEEDA Productions, have announced their 2nd annual call for submissions for their juried 2014 awards. Filmmakers and do-gooders, show us your video-based...
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